Schönen Feierabend
Have a nice evening (after work) / Enjoy your time off
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃøːnən ˈfaɪ̯ɐˌaːbn̩t/
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Cultural Note
Feierabend literally means 'celebration evening' and refers to the end of the workday — the moment you stop working. It is a deeply cherished German concept reflecting the strict work-life separation. 'Schönen Feierabend' is a standard farewell among colleagues leaving the office.
📝 Example Sentences
Schönen Feierabend! Bis morgen!
Have a nice evening! See you tomorrow!
Ich mache Feierabend. Schönen Feierabend euch allen!
I'm clocking off. Have a nice evening, everyone!
Endlich Feierabend!
Finally done for the day!