Abendrot

red evening sky, alpenglow at sunset

noun AA-bent-rote Rare

Also means

sunset glow

Usage Note

Abendrot denotes the reddish coloration of the sky at sunset. The German proverb Abendrot – schön Wetter droht ('red sky at evening, good weather is near') reflects its cultural familiarity. Morgenrot is its dawn counterpart.

Examples

"Das Abendrot tauchte die Landschaft in ein warmes Licht."

Natural Translation

The evening glow bathed the landscape in a warm light.

Literal Translation

The evening-red dipped the landscape in a warm light.

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