🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Nachmittag

Pronunciation / Transliteration: naht-mit-tahk

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Afternoon/ˌæf.tɚˈnun/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #800 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Wir treffen uns am Nachmittag."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The period of time from midday to evening.

    "We usually have lunch in the afternoon."
  2. 2

    A specific time of day, typically after 12 PM and before evening.

    "She prefers to take her walks in the afternoon."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'afternoon' originates from the Middle English term 'afternone', which is a combination of 'after' and 'noon'. It has evolved over time to denote the period of time from noon until evening, reflecting a shift in usage from a general time reference to a more specific part of the day.

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