NOUN
Abend/ˈaːbn̩t/evening; night (early); evening time
Abend is a German noun that means evening, night (early), or evening time. It is pronounced /ˈaːbn̩t/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Abende".
Definitions
1.the period of the day between late afternoon and night(time of day)
a.the time after work or in the late afternoon
Am Abend gehe ich oft spazieren.—In the evening I often go for a walk.
2.evening event or gathering(part of an event or activity)
a.a social or cultural event held in the evening
Wir besuchen heute einen Theaterabend.—We're attending a theater evening today.
3.(as part of a greeting or farewell)(greeting or farewell)
a.used in expressions like 'good evening'
Guten Abend, wie geht es Ihnen?—Good evening, how are you?
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Abend | die Abende |
| Genitive | des Abends | der Abende |
| Dative | dem Abend | den Abenden |
| Accusative | den Abend | die Abende |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abend" mean in English?
- "Abend" means evening, night (early), or evening time. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abend"?
- "Abend" is pronounced /ˈaːbn̩t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abend" der, die, or das?
- "Abend" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Abend"?
- The plural of "Abend" is "Abende".
- What part of speech is "Abend"?
- "Abend" is a noun in German.
