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nightlife
All the entertainment and leisure options offered in a city at night, such as bars, clubs, theaters, and concerts.
Hamburg ist für sein vielfältiges Nachtleben auf der Reeperbahn bekannt.
Hamburg is known for its diverse nightlife on the Reeperbahn.
The word is a clear compound of 'die Nacht' (night) and 'das Leben' (life). So it literally describes 'life at night'.
Das Nachtleben in dieser Stadt ist weltberühmt.
The nightlife in this city is world-famous.
'Nachtleben' (nightlife) is a collective term and is almost always used in the singular. It brings together all nighttime activities such as going to bars, clubbing, or concerts.
Wir wollten am Wochenende das Nachtleben der Hauptstadt erkunden.
We wanted to explore the capital's nightlife over the weekend.
Common verbs are 'das Nachtleben genießen' (to enjoy the nightlife), 'ins Nachtleben eintauchen' (to dive into the nightlife), or 'sich ins Nachtleben stürzen' (to throw oneself into the nightlife). Typical adjectives are 'pulsierend' (vibrant), 'vielfältig' (diverse), or 'legendär' (legendary).
Nach der Arbeit stürzten sie sich ins pulsierende Nachtleben.
After work, they threw themselves into the vibrant nightlife.