Übernachtung

overnight stay

noun ue-ber-NAHKH-toong Rare

Origin: from übernachten (to stay the night)

Usage Note

Übernachtung is feminine and counts a single night's stay; hotels quote prices pro Übernachtung. The phrase Übernachtung mit Frühstück means bed and breakfast. Plural: Übernachtungen.

Examples

"Die Übernachtung kostet achtzig Euro pro Person."

Natural Translation

The overnight stay costs eighty euros per person.

Literal Translation

The overnight-stay costs eighty euros per person.

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