der Nachmittag
Translation
afternoon
Examples
Am Nachmittag trinke ich Kaffee.
In the afternoon I drink coffee.
Wir treffen uns morgen Nachmittag.
We are meeting tomorrow afternoon.
Einen schönen Nachmittag noch!
Have a nice afternoon!
Grammar Patterns
am Nachmittag in the afternoon I go for a walk in the afternoon.
jeden Nachmittag every afternoon He learns German every afternoon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: - ; Antonyms: Vormittag, Morgen
Etymology
A compound word from 'nach' (after) + 'Mittag' (midday/noon). Literally 'after-noon'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'nach' (after) + 'Mittag' (midday). It's the time after noon, just like in English.