die Nachmittagsstunde
Translation
afternoon hour
Examples
In den Nachmittagsstunden ist es hier sehr ruhig.
It is very quiet here during the afternoon hours.
Er genoss die ruhige Nachmittagsstunde im Garten.
He enjoyed the quiet afternoon hour in the garden.
Grammar Patterns
in den Nachmittagsstunden in the afternoon hours In the afternoon hours, I like to drink tea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Nachmittagszeit
Etymology
Composed of 'Nachmittag' (afternoon), the linking '-s-', and 'Stunde' (hour). It literally means 'the afternoon's hour'.
Memory Tips
Simply combines two common words: 'Nachmittag' (afternoon) and 'Stunde' (hour). It's a very descriptive and easy-to-remember compound noun.