die Zwischenmahlzeit
Translation
snack, in-between meal
Examples
Gesunde Zwischenmahlzeiten sind wichtig.
Healthy snacks are important.
Ich esse oft Obst als Zwischenmahlzeit.
I often eat fruit as a snack.
Grammar Patterns
to eat ((sth.)) as a snack to eat ((sth.)) as a snack I often eat an apple as a snack.
Similar Words
der Snack, der Imbiss
Etymology
From 'zwischen' (between) + 'Mahlzeit' (meal). A literal 'between-meal'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a small 'meal' (Mahlzeit) that you eat 'between' (zwischen) the main meals.