Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #4500
Word (Wort)

spätabends

Translation (Übersetzung) late in the evening
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈʃpɛːtˌʔaːbn̩ts/
B1
Adverb
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb time temporal intermediate B1 compound evening
Spätabends is a compound adverb formed from 'spät' (late) and 'abends' (in the evening). It refers specifically to the late hours of the evening, typically after 9 or 10 PM. Unlike 'spät am Abend', it's a single word and more commonly used in written German. It's a temporal adverb that modifies when an action occurs.

spätabends - German Adverb - spätabends Meaning - spätabends Translation - spätabends Adverb Examples

spätabends is a German Adverb

Learn spätabends meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. spätabends is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

spätabends Examples (Beispiele) in English

spätabends examples with English translations. See how to use spätabends in sentences. spätabends example sentences in English below.

Spätabends ist die Stadt viel ruhiger.
The city is much quieter late in the evening.
Describing atmosphere
Ich arbeite oft spätabends, wenn alle schlafen.
I often work late in the evening when everyone is sleeping.
Work habits
Spätabends gehen wir manchmal noch spazieren.
We sometimes go for walks late in the evening.
Evening activities
Der Film beginnt erst spätabends.
The movie doesn't start until late in the evening.
Event timing
Spätabends telefonieren wir oft mit Freunden in anderen Zeitzonen.
We often call friends in other time zones late in the evening.
Communication

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spätabends Word Family (Wortfamilie)

spätabends word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn spätabends family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore spätabends related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Formation (Zusammensetzung)
spät
Meaning: late
Example: spät + abends = spätabends
Adverb
Base Component (Grundkomponente)
abends
Meaning: in the evening
Example: abends gehe ich ins Fitnessstudio
Adverb
Related Time Expression (Verwandter Zeitausdruck)
frühmorgens
Meaning: early in the morning
Example: frühmorgens aufstehen
Adverb

spätabends Usage - spätabends Collocations - spätabends Idioms - spätabends Synonyms - spätabends Antonyms

spätabends Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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spätabends Collocations (Kollokationen)

spätabends collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn spätabends word combinations and how to use spätabends with other words naturally.

spätabends arbeiten
to work late in the evening
Medium frequency
spätabends nach Hause kommen
to come home late in the evening
High frequency
spätabends fernsehen
to watch TV late in the evening
Medium frequency
spätabends ausgehen
to go out late in the evening
High frequency
spätabends telefonieren
to talk on the phone late in the evening
Medium frequency
spätabends einkaufen
to shop late in the evening
Low frequency
spätabends spazieren gehen
to go for a walk late in the evening
Medium frequency
spätabends Musik hören
to listen to music late in the evening
Medium frequency

spätabends Idioms (Redewendungen)

spätabends idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing spätabends with meanings and explanations. Master spätabends expressions used in everyday German.

Spätabends ist die Luft rein
The coast is clear late in the evening
Suggests that late evenings are quiet and peaceful, often when others have gone to bed
Spätabends kommen die besten Gedanken
The best thoughts come late in the evening
Refers to creative or insightful thinking that often occurs during quiet evening hours

spätabends Synonyms (Synonyme)

spätabends synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for spätabends and expand your German vocabulary. Learn spätabends similar words and their usage.

spät am Abend
Meaning: late in the evening
High similarity
in der späten Abendstunde
Meaning: in the late evening hour
Medium similarity
gegen Mitternacht
Meaning: around midnight
Medium similarity
am späten Abend
Meaning: in the late evening
High similarity
abends spät
Meaning: evening late
High similarity

spätabends Antonyms (Antonyme)

spätabends antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to spätabends. Discover spätabends opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

frühmorgens
Meaning: early in the morning
mittags
Meaning: at noon
nachmittags
Meaning: in the afternoon
am frühen Abend
Meaning: in the early evening

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spätabends Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

spätabends semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to spätabends. Explore spätabends related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn spätabends contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Abend Nacht Zeit Ruhe Schlaf Aktivität Stille Müdigkeit Entspannung Einsamkeit

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