Abendessen
Definition
Abendessen is a German noun that translates to “dinner” in English. It refers to the evening meal, typically eaten after work or school, usually in the late afternoon or early evening.
Opposite
The opposite of Abendessen is Frühstück, which means “breakfast” in English. While the former is the evening meal, the latter is the first meal of the day.
Synonyms
Synonyms for Abendessen include:
- Nachtessen: This Swiss equivalent also means “dinner” and is used in some German-speaking regions.
- Abendmahlzeit: This compound noun combines “Abend” (evening) with “Mahlzeit” (meal) and is another way to refer to dinner.
Examples
Here are a few examples of how Abendessen can be used in German sentences:
- Ich esse immer um acht Uhr Abendessen. (I always have dinner at eight o’clock.)
- Lass uns heute ein schönes Abendessen im Restaurant genießen. (Let’s enjoy a nice dinner at the restaurant tonight.)
- Möchtest du das Abendessen vorbereiten oder soll ich? (Would you like to prepare dinner, or should I?)
- Das Abendessen gestern war sehr lecker. (The dinner yesterday was very delicious.)
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