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das Abendessen

/ˈaːbəntˌʔɛsən/

dinner

Noun Details

Gender
das (neuter)
Plural
die Abendessen

Usage Note

The traditional German 'Abendbrot' (evening bread) is a cold meal with bread, cheese, and cold cuts — simpler than lunch. 'Abendessen' can be warm or cold.

Example Sentences

Das Abendessen ist um sieben.

Dinner is at seven.

Was gibt es zum Abendessen?

What's for dinner?

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