Abendbrot

One random German word is Abendbrot, which literally means “evening bread”. It refers to a light meal that is typically consumed in the evening, especially in northern and central parts of Germany. In some regions, people call it Vesper instead.

The concept of Abendbrot varies greatly depending on the region and individual preferences, but it generally consists of bread (usually dark or whole-grain), cheese, cold cuts, butter, and sometimes pickled vegetables or condiments. It is meant to be a quick, simple, and nourishing meal that can be easily prepared and enjoyed at home.

Possible synonyms for Abendbrot are Abendessen (evening meal) or Brotzeit (bread time), which is more common in southern Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland.

An opposite term to Abendbrot would be Frühstück (breakfast), which is traditionally the first and most important meal of the day in Germany. Although some people may substitute Abendbrot for a proper dinner, especially on busy weekdays, it is generally considered less substantial and formal than lunch or dinner.

Some example sentences with Abendbrot are:

• Ich esse gerne Abendbrot mit Schinken und Käse. (I like to have Abendbrot with ham and cheese.)
• Wir machen uns heute Abend ein schnelles Abendbrot. (We are having a quick Abendbrot tonight.)
• In Bayern sagt man Brotzeit statt Abendbrot. (In Bavaria, people say Brotzeit instead of Abendbrot.)\ Visit YouGlish.com