Sonntagsstimmung

Sunday atmosphere, quiet weekend mood

noun ZON-tahks-shtim-ung Rare

Usage Note

Sonntagsstimmung describes the characteristic quiet, relaxed atmosphere of a German Sunday when shops are closed and streets are calm. Used metaphorically for any unusually peaceful atmosphere: In der Altstadt herrschte Sonntagsstimmung (the old town had a Sunday feel).

Examples

"In der leeren Innenstadt herrschte eine gewisse Sonntagsstimmung."

Natural Translation

A certain Sunday atmosphere prevailed in the empty town centre.

Literal Translation

In the empty inner-city prevailed a certain Sunday-atmosphere.

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