Sunday afternoon
der Sonntagnachmittag, die Sonntagnachmittage
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Sunday afternoon
The part of Sunday that lies between noon and evening, typically from around 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
An einem gemütlichen Sonntagnachmittag trinken wir oft Kaffee und essen Kuchen.
On a cozy Sunday afternoon, we often drink coffee and eat cake.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sonntagnachmittage |
| genitive | des Sonntagnachmittags |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Sonntagnachmittag | die Sonntagnachmittage |
| accusative | den Sonntagnachmittag | die Sonntagnachmittage |
| dative | dem Sonntagnachmittag | den Sonntagnachmittagen |
| genitive | des Sonntagnachmittags | der Sonntagnachmittage |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
This word is made up of 'Sonntag' (Sunday) and 'Nachmittag' (afternoon). The article 'der' comes from the base word 'der Nachmittag' (the afternoon).
Der Sonntagnachmittag war sonnig und warm.
The Sunday afternoon was sunny and warm.
To indicate a point in time, you use the preposition 'an' with the dative, which becomes 'am': 'am Sonntagnachmittag' (on Sunday afternoon).
Wir treffen uns am Sonntagnachmittag im Park.
We are meeting in the park on Sunday afternoon.
If something happens regularly, you can use the adverbial form 'sonntagnachmittags' (on Sunday afternoons). Pay attention to the lowercase spelling and the ending '-s'.
Sonntagnachmittags besuchen wir oft meine Großeltern.
On Sunday afternoons, we often visit my grandparents.
In Germany, 'der Sonntagnachmittag' (Sunday afternoon) is often associated with quiet, family, and coziness. Typical activities include walks or 'Kaffee und Kuchen' (coffee and cake).
Für mich bedeutet ein perfekter Sonntagnachmittag ein gutes Buch und eine Tasse Tee.
For me, a perfect Sunday afternoon means a good book and a cup of tea.
