German word

abendlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaːbn̩tlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveevening

Example

Das abendliche Essen ist fertig.

The evening meal is ready.

Illustration for abendlich (evening)

More examples

Die abendliche Veranstaltung begann pünktlich.

The evening event began on time.

Core concept

An ordinary scene colored by the day's final hours, such as an evening meal or activity.

Common phrases

  • abendliche Nachrichten

    evening news

  • abendliche Veranstaltung

    evening event

  • abendliche Routine

    evening routine

Similar words

spät: Occurring later than usual or at a late hour.
nächtlich: Relating to or taking place during the night.
morgendlich: Relating to or taking place during the morning.

Definition in German

Den Abend betreffend; für die Abendzeit typisch oder in den Abendstunden stattfindend.

Word origin

The German adjective abendlich derives from Abend, the noun for evening, by adding the adjective suffix -lich.

Usage tips

  • The adjective describes an evening quality or setting, whereas English 'in the evening' is often expressed by abends or am Abend in German.

Opposites

  • morgendlichmorningadjective

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