abends
in the evening, evenings
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ˈaːbn̩ts/
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Cultural Note
The German evening is sacred domestic time. After Feierabend, Germans retreat to their homes for Abendbrot, family time, and relaxation. Evening activities at home — reading, watching Tatort, or a Kuschelabend — are highly valued over going out during the week.
📝 Example Sentences
Abends lesen wir uns gegenseitig vor.
In the evening we read to each other.
Was machst du abends normalerweise?
What do you usually do in the evening?