das Abendessen
Translation
dinner, supper, evening meal
Examples
Was gibt es heute zum Abendessen?
What's for dinner today?
Das Abendessen ist um 19 Uhr fertig.
Dinner is ready at 7 PM.
Wir essen gemeinsam zu Abend.
We are having dinner together.
Grammar Patterns
zum Abendessen for dinner What's for dinner today?
zu Abend essen to have dinner We are having dinner together.
Similar Words
Synonym: Nachtessen (Swiss German)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Abend' (evening) and 'Essen' (meal, food). Literally 'evening meal'.
Memory Tips
A very straightforward word. Just combine 'Abend' (evening) and 'Essen' (to eat/food).