das Abendessen
the dinner, the supper
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/das ˈaːbn̩tˌɛsn̩/
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Cultural Note
Traditional German supper (Abendbrot) is often a cold meal of bread, cold cuts, cheese, and pickles rather than a cooked dinner. However, younger Germans increasingly cook warm evening meals. Dinner is typically eaten between 6 and 7 PM.
📝 Example Sentences
Was gibt es zum Abendessen?
What's for dinner?
Das Abendessen ist um sieben Uhr fertig.
Dinner is ready at seven o'clock.
Wir essen das Abendessen immer zusammen.
We always eat dinner together.