Nachtmensch

/ˈnaxtˌmɛnʃ/

night person

Ich bin ein Nachtmensch und schlafe gerne lange.

I'm a night person and like to sleep in.

informal

A person who is most active and productive at night rather than during the day.

Als Nachtmensch fühle ich mich morgens oft müde.

As a night person, I often feel tired in the mornings.

Often used to describe someone who prefers late-night activities or has a nocturnal lifestyle.

Collocations

This term is often used in contrast to 'Frühaufsteher' (early riser).

From 'Nacht' (night) + 'Mensch' (person). Literally means 'night person.'

Commonly used to describe someone who naturally functions better at night.

Nacht

night

root

Mensch

person

root

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