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lunchtime
The period around the middle of the day, usually between 12 and 2 p.m., when most people take their lunch break and eat lunch.
Während der Mittagszeit ist das Restaurant immer sehr voll.
During lunchtime, the restaurant is always very full.
The word is made up of 'Mittag' (midday/noon) and 'Zeit' (time). The 's' in between is a linking s that connects the two words. It literally means 'the time around midday'.
Um die Mittagszeit ist die Sonne am stärksten.
Around lunchtime, the sun is at its strongest.
To indicate a point in time, you use 'zur Mittagszeit' (at lunchtime). To describe a duration, you use 'während der Mittagszeit' (during lunchtime).
Zur Mittagszeit treffen wir uns immer in der Kantine.
At lunchtime, we always meet in the cafeteria.
In German-speaking countries, lunchtime is traditionally the time for the main meal of the day. Smaller shops or doctors' offices may take a break and be closed during this time.
Viele Restaurants bieten zur Mittagszeit ein günstiges Tagesmenü an.
Many restaurants offer an inexpensive daily special at lunchtime.
noon / lunch
Mittag refers to the middle of the day, or the time around twelve o’clock. Mittagszeit places more emphasis on the period around midday, when people often take a break and eat. Mittag fits an approximate point in time, while Mittagszeit fits the surrounding period.
Während der Mittagszeit bleibt der Schalter von zwölf bis zwei Uhr geschlossen.
During lunchtime, the counter is closed from noon to two o’clock.
Gegen Mittag kommt der Zug am Bahnhof an.
The train arrives at the station around noon.
