Example: Wir gehen am Abend ins Kino mit Freunden.
Definition
"Am Abend" is a German phrase meaning 'in the evening,' referring to the time period late in the day, typically after the late afternoon and before night. It is commonly used to indicate when an event or activity takes place, such as going to the cinema in the evening.
Translations
in the evening
por la tarde
’s avonds
al vespre
le soir
Etymology
The phrase "am Abend" comes from the German preposition 'am,' a contraction of 'an dem' meaning 'at the,' and 'Abend,' which means 'evening.' The word 'Abend' itself originates from Old High German 'aband,' which is related to the concept of the time just before nightfall. Did you know? The term captures a cozy and social time of day often associated with relaxation or gatherings.
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in the evening