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“midnight” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtɐˌnaxt/

Example

In den letzten Mitternächten konnte ich nicht schlafen.

I couldn't sleep at midnight over the past few nights.

Illustration for Mitternacht (midnight)

How to say “midnight” in German

“Midnight” in German is Mitternacht.

The still central point of the night, marked by the change from one date to the following date.

Full entry for Mitternacht: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Mitternacht

Wir sind um Mitternacht nach Hause gekommen.

We came home at midnight.

Tips for using Mitternacht

  • Um Mitternacht refers to an exact time, whereas gegen Mitternacht means around midnight.

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