Mittagessen

lunch; midday meal

noun MIT-tahk-es-en Rare

Usage Note

Mittagessen is the midday meal, traditionally the largest of the day in Germany. The Mittagspause (lunch break) is typically 30–60 minutes. Mittagessen kochen (to cook lunch) is a common household activity.

Examples

"Um zwölf Uhr gibt es in der Kantine das Mittagessen."

Natural Translation

At twelve o'clock lunch is served in the canteen.

Literal Translation

At twelve o'clock there-is in the canteen the lunch.

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