Example: Wir haben die ganze Nacht im Garten gesessen.
Definition
"die ganze Nacht" refers to the entire duration of the night from evening until morning, without interruption or pause. It is often used to describe activities or events that continue throughout the nighttime, as in the phrase 'Wir haben die ganze Nacht im Garten gesessen.'
Translations
all night
toda la noche
de hele nacht
tota la nit
toute la nuit
Etymology
The phrase "die ganze Nacht" comes from the German language, where "die" is the definite article for feminine nouns, "ganze" means whole or entire, and "Nacht" means night. Together, they literally mean "the whole night." The concept of measuring time by night has been fundamental in many cultures, reflected in this simple yet expressive phrase.
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all night