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Abendstunde

evening hour

noun AA-bent-shtoon-de Rare
Time Time of Day

Usage Note

Abendstunde refers to the hours of the evening, typically from around 7 p.m. onward. The plural Abendstunden is common in literary and elevated contexts. The proverb Abendstund hat Gold im Mund ('the evening hour has gold in its mouth') reflects its cultural resonance.

Examples

"In den ruhigen Abendstunden las sie ihren Kindern vor."

Natural Translation

During the quiet evening hours she read aloud to her children.

Literal Translation

In the quiet evening-hours read she her children to.

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