Nacht, die در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Nacht is a feminine German noun meaning 'night', used for the period of darkness between evening and morning.
- The standard greeting 'Gute Nacht' is used exclusively as a farewell before going to sleep, not as a general greeting.
- Grammatically, it requires the feminine article 'die' and often appears in the dative form 'in der Nacht'.
- It is the root of many compounds like Nachtzug (night train) and Nachtruhe (legal quiet time).
The German word Nacht refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. While it corresponds directly to the English word 'night', its usage in German involves specific grammatical structures and cultural nuances that are essential for learners to master. Unlike the English 'night', which can sometimes overlap with 'evening', German distinguishes clearly between Abend (evening, typically 6 PM to bedtime) and Nacht (the time of sleep and deep darkness).
- Temporal Boundaries
- In German culture, the 'Nacht' officially begins when the activities of the day have ceased and the world turns toward rest. It is the domain of silence, dreams, and the nocturnal. When you say 'Gute Nacht', you are specifically wishing someone a peaceful sleep, usually as the very last interaction of the day.
Die Nacht in Berlin ist voller Lichter und Energie, auch wenn die meisten Menschen schlafen.
Understanding the gender is the first hurdle: die Nacht is a feminine noun. This is crucial because it changes the prepositions used with it. While you say 'am Tag' (masculine), you must say in der Nacht (dative feminine) to mean 'during the night'. This distinction is a frequent point of confusion for English speakers who are used to the invariant 'at night'.
- Symbolic Usage
- Beyond the literal clock time, 'Nacht' carries heavy symbolic weight in German literature and philosophy, often representing the unknown, the subconscious, or the romanticized beauty of the cosmos. Think of the 'Night Queen' in Mozart's Magic Flute or the dark romanticism of Novalis.
Nach einer langen Nacht der Arbeit freute er sich auf das erste Sonnenlicht.
In daily life, the word appears in countless compounds. From Nachtisch (though technically from 'after table', it feels nocturnal to some) to Nachtwache (night watch). It is the backbone of German temporal vocabulary. The plural form is Nächte, involving an umlaut change that is characteristic of many feminine German nouns. Whether you are a 'Nachteule' (night owl) or someone who fears the 'Nachtschatten' (night shadows), this word is indispensable.
Using Nacht correctly requires a firm grasp of German cases and prepositions. Unlike English where we simply say 'at night', German offers several ways to express nocturnal time depending on whether you are referring to a specific night, a recurring habit, or a duration.
- The Prepositional Phrase 'In der Nacht'
- To describe something happening during a specific night, use 'in der Nacht'. The word 'der' here is the dative feminine article. For example: 'In der Nacht hat es geregnet' (It rained during the night). This is the most common way to point to a specific event that occurred while the world was asleep.
Ich konnte in der Nacht kein Auge zutun, weil es so laut war.
If you want to talk about things you do habitually at night, use the adverb nachts. Note that it is lowercase (unless at the start of a sentence) and ends in 's'. 'Ich arbeite nachts' means 'I work nights' or 'I work at night' as a general rule. This is a very efficient way to express frequency without needing articles or complex case endings.
- Compound Construction
- German loves to glue words together. 'Nacht' often serves as the prefix. A 'Nachtzug' is a night train, and 'Nachtruhe' is the legally protected quiet time (usually 10 PM to 6 AM in Germany). When 'Nacht' is the first part of a compound, it usually stays in its base form.
Die Nachtruhe beginnt in diesem Wohnviertel pünktlich um zweiundzwanzig Uhr.
When wishing someone well, the accusative case is used in the implied sentence '(Ich wünsche dir eine) Gute Nacht'. Since 'Nacht' is feminine, the adjective 'gut' takes the '-e' ending. This is perhaps the most frequent use of the word you will encounter in daily German life. It marks the end of social interaction and the beginning of the private, nocturnal sphere.
- Describing Duration
- To say 'all night long', use 'die ganze Nacht' or 'die Nacht über'. For example: 'Wir haben die ganze Nacht getanzt' (We danced the whole night). Here, 'die ganze Nacht' is in the accusative case because it describes a span of time.
The word Nacht is ubiquitous in Germany, but the contexts in which you hear it vary from the tenderly domestic to the strictly legal. Understanding these environments helps you grasp the cultural weight of the word beyond its dictionary definition.
- At Home: The Bedtime Ritual
- In every German household, 'Gute Nacht' is the standard farewell before sleep. Parents will tell their children 'Gute Nacht, schlaf gut' (Good night, sleep well). You might also hear 'Eine gute Nacht allerseits' (A good night to everyone) in more formal or group settings. It’s a ritualistic closing of the day.
Bevor die Kinder schlafen gehen, lesen wir immer eine Gute-Nacht-Geschichte vor.
In the public sphere, you will encounter the 'Nacht' in the context of Nachtruhe. Germany has strict laws regarding noise after 10:00 PM. If you are being too loud, a neighbor might knock on your door and remind you of the 'Nachtruhe'. This is a very 'German' experience where the concept of 'Nacht' is tied to social order and the right to silence.
- In the Media and News
- Weather forecasts always mention 'die Temperaturen in der Nacht' (the temperatures during the night). News reports might discuss a 'Nachtsitzung' (night session) of the Bundestag when politicians debate late into the early hours. It implies a sense of urgency or extraordinary circumstances.
In der kommenden Nacht sinken die Temperaturen auf bis zu minus fünf Grad Celsius.
Finally, the nightlife. While Germans use 'Nachtleben' to describe the club and bar scene, they also use specific terms like 'Nachtschwärmer' for people who stay out late. If you are in Berlin, you will hear 'Die Nacht ist noch jung' (The night is still young) constantly in the vibrant districts of Kreuzberg or Neukölln. Here, 'Nacht' represents freedom and the subversion of daytime norms.
Learning 'Nacht' seems simple, but English speakers often fall into several predictable traps. These usually involve gender, prepositions, or confusing 'Nacht' with 'Abend'.
- Mistake 1: Wrong Gender and Article
- Many learners assume 'Nacht' is masculine because 'Tag' (day) is masculine. They say 'der Nacht' or 'den Nacht'. Wrong! It is always die Nacht. This error cascades into adjective endings and prepositions. If you say 'Guten Nacht' (masculine accusative), it sounds very jarring to a native speaker. It must be 'Gute Nacht'.
Falsch: Ich mag den Nacht. Richtig: Ich mag die Nacht.
Another frequent error is using the wrong preposition. In English, we say 'at night'. In German, 'an der Nacht' is completely incorrect. You must use in der Nacht (during the night). The preposition 'in' requires the dative case here because it describes a time period, and the dative of 'die' is 'der'. This 'in der' combination is non-negotiable for specific nights.
- Mistake 2: Confusing 'Nacht' and 'Abend'
- In English, 'night' often covers the time from 7 PM onwards. In German, if you meet a friend at 8 PM, you say 'Guten Abend', not 'Gute Nacht'. 'Gute Nacht' is strictly a farewell for sleep. Saying 'Gute Nacht' when you arrive at a party will make people think you are leaving immediately or that you are very confused.
Sagen Sie 'Guten Abend' zur Begrüßung und 'Gute Nacht' nur zum Abschied.
Lastly, be careful with the plural. The plural of 'Nacht' is 'Nächte', not 'Nachten'. The umlaut on the 'ä' is vital for correct pronunciation and grammar. If you are talking about 'many nights', it's 'viele Nächte'. Forgetting the umlaut is a hallmark of a beginner level mistake that can be easily fixed with practice.
While Nacht is the most direct term for the dark hours, German offers a rich palette of related words that describe different shades of the nocturnal experience. Knowing when to use these alternatives will make your German sound much more natural and precise.
- Nacht vs. Abend
- As mentioned before, 'Abend' (evening) is the time of transition. It is social, active, and involves dinner or entertainment. 'Nacht' is the time of rest. If you are watching a movie at 9 PM, it is 'Abend'. If you are sleeping at 2 AM, it is 'Nacht'.
- Nacht vs. Dunkelheit
- 'Nacht' is a unit of time. 'Dunkelheit' (darkness) is a state or quality. You can have 'Dunkelheit' during the day (in a cave), but you can only have 'Nacht' at the end of the day. Use 'Dunkelheit' when focusing on the lack of light specifically.
Die Dunkelheit der Nacht war so intensiv, dass man die Hand vor Augen nicht sehen konnte.
For specific parts of the night, we have Mitternacht (midnight) and Morgengrauen (dawn/daybreak). 'Mitternacht' is the precise turning point, while 'Morgengrauen' is the very end of the night. If you want to describe the middle of the night in a more poetic way, you can say 'in der Tiefe der Nacht' (in the depths of the night).
- Finsternis
- This is a more dramatic, often biblical or literary word for darkness. While 'Nacht' is neutral, 'Finsternis' implies something potentially scary or absolute. You hear this in phrases like 'Mächte der Finsternis' (powers of darkness).
Nach dem Stromausfall lag die ganze Stadt in tiefer Finsternis.
Finally, consider 'Feierabend'. While it contains 'Abend', it refers to the time after work. Sometimes 'Feierabend' can extend into the 'Nacht' if you work late, but it describes your social state rather than the clock time. Using these synonyms correctly shows that you understand the cultural rhythm of German life.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The word is related to the Latin 'nox' and Greek 'nyx', showing its deep roots in the ancient Indo-European language family. In many cultures, the night was seen as a separate entity or deity.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'ch' as 'k' (making it sound like 'Nakt').
- Pronouncing 'ch' as 'sh' (making it sound like 'Nasht').
- Making the 'a' too long like in 'name'.
- Confusing it with the English word 'night' and using an 'ai' sound.
- Failing to pronounce the final 't' clearly.
سطح دشواری
Very easy to recognize due to its similarity to the English word 'night'.
Requires remembering the feminine gender and the umlaut in the plural.
The 'ch' sound is difficult for many English speakers to master correctly.
Distinctive sound makes it easy to pick out in conversation.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Feminine Nouns
Die Nacht is feminine, so it uses 'die' in the nominative.
Dative after 'In' for Time
In der Nacht (in + dative feminine).
Temporal Adverbs with -s
Nachts (at night) is an adverb formed by adding -s to the noun.
Plural with Umlaut
Nacht becomes Nächte in the plural.
Accusative for Duration
Ich habe die ganze Nacht (accusative) gearbeitet.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Gute Nacht, schlaf gut!
Good night, sleep well!
Gute is the feminine adjective ending for the accusative case.
Die Nacht ist sehr dunkel.
The night is very dark.
Die is the nominative feminine article.
Ich schlafe in der Nacht.
I sleep during the night.
In der uses the dative feminine article.
Gute Nacht, Mama!
Good night, Mom!
Common short greeting.
Es ist Nacht.
It is night.
Simple subject-verb-complement structure.
Die Nacht hat Sterne.
The night has stars.
Nacht is the subject.
Gute Nacht, bis morgen!
Good night, see you tomorrow!
Bis morgen is a common addition to the greeting.
Wo ist die Nacht?
Where is the night?
Simple question structure.
Nachts sind alle Katzen grau.
At night, all cats are gray.
Nachts is an adverb meaning 'at night' in general.
In der Nacht hat es geregnet.
In the night, it rained.
Refers to a specific night in the past.
Wir bleiben für eine Nacht.
We are staying for one night.
Für requires the accusative case: eine Nacht.
Ich arbeite oft nachts.
I often work at night.
Adverbial use of nachts.
Die Nächte im Winter sind lang.
The nights in winter are long.
Nächte is the plural of Nacht.
Er liest eine Geschichte vor der Nacht.
He reads a story before the night.
Vor requires the dative: der Nacht.
Die Kinder haben die ganze Nacht geschlafen.
The children slept the whole night.
Die ganze Nacht is accusative for duration.
Gute Nacht und träum was Schönes!
Good night and dream something nice!
Common bedtime wish.
Die Nachtruhe beginnt um 22 Uhr.
The night rest period begins at 10 PM.
Compound noun: Nacht + Ruhe.
In dieser Nacht konnte ich nicht schlafen.
That night, I couldn't sleep.
Demonstrative pronoun in the dative: dieser Nacht.
Wir haben die Nacht zum Tag gemacht.
We turned night into day.
Idiom meaning staying up all night.
Der Nachtzug nach Paris ist sehr bequem.
The night train to Paris is very comfortable.
Compound noun: Nacht + Zug.
Es war eine sternklare Nacht.
It was a starry night.
Adjective ending for feminine nominative: sternklare.
Nachts ist es hier sehr ruhig.
It is very quiet here at night.
Nachts used as a general temporal adverb.
Sie sind über Nacht berühmt geworden.
They became famous overnight.
Über Nacht is an idiom for 'suddenly'.
Während der Nacht gab es ein Gewitter.
During the night, there was a thunderstorm.
Während requires the genitive: der Nacht.
Die Nachtschicht ist oft sehr anstrengend.
The night shift is often very exhausting.
Compound noun: Nacht + Schicht.
Bei Nacht und Nebel verließ er die Stadt.
Under the cover of night and fog, he left the city.
Idiom for doing something secretly.
Die nächtliche Stille wurde durch einen Schrei unterbrochen.
The nocturnal silence was interrupted by a scream.
Adjective: nächtliche (nocturnal).
Er ist eine echte Nachteule.
He is a real night owl.
Compound noun: Nacht + Eule.
Die Temperaturen sinken in der Nacht unter den Gefrierpunkt.
Temperatures drop below freezing during the night.
Formal weather report phrasing.
Tausend und eine Nacht ist eine berühmte Sammlung.
One Thousand and One Nights is a famous collection.
Fixed title translation.
Das Nachtleben in Hamburg ist weltbekannt.
The nightlife in Hamburg is world-famous.
Compound noun: Nacht + Leben.
Er irrte die ganze Nacht im Wald umher.
He wandered around the forest all night.
Duration expressed with 'die ganze Nacht'.
Novalis besang die Nacht in seinen Hymnen.
Novalis praised the night in his hymns.
Literary reference.
Die Nachtseite der menschlichen Psyche ist faszinierend.
The dark side of the human psyche is fascinating.
Metaphorical use of 'Nachtseite'.
Es war eine Nacht voller Geheimnisse.
It was a night full of secrets.
Genitive construction: voller Geheimnisse.
Nachtaktivität ist bei vielen Säugetieren verbreitet.
Nocturnal activity is common among many mammals.
Scientific compound noun.
Die Verhandlungen dauerten bis tief in die Nacht.
The negotiations lasted deep into the night.
Idiomatic phrase for duration.
Die Mächte der Nacht schienen erwacht zu sein.
The powers of the night seemed to have awakened.
Poetic/Fantasy register.
In der Nacht sind alle Sinne geschärft.
In the night, all senses are sharpened.
Philosophical observation.
Er fühlte sich in der Einsamkeit der Nacht wohl.
He felt comfortable in the loneliness of the night.
Complex emotional expression.
Die Nacht als Metapher für den Tod ist ein Topos der Weltliteratur.
Night as a metaphor for death is a topos of world literature.
Academic/Literary analysis.
In der Schwärze der Nacht verlor sich jede Orientierung.
In the blackness of the night, all orientation was lost.
High-level descriptive language.
Die nächtliche Transzendenz wird oft in der Lyrik thematisiert.
Nocturnal transcendence is often themed in lyric poetry.
Sophisticated vocabulary: Transzendenz, thematisiert.
Die Nachtwache Rembrandts ist ein Meisterwerk des Chiaroscuro.
Rembrandt's Night Watch is a masterpiece of chiaroscuro.
Art historical reference.
Es herrschte eine beklemmende Nachtstille.
There was an oppressive nocturnal silence.
Specific compound: Nacht + Stille.
Die Nacht birgt Gefahren, die am Tage verborgen bleiben.
The night harbors dangers that remain hidden during the day.
Elevated verb: bergen (to harbor/hide).
Durch die Nacht der Unwissenheit führt nur das Licht der Erkenntnis.
Only the light of knowledge leads through the night of ignorance.
Philosophical metaphor.
Jede Nacht ist ein kleiner Tod, jeder Morgen eine Auferstehung.
Every night is a small death, every morning a resurrection.
Existential aphorism.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— The standard way to say goodbye before sleeping. It is equivalent to 'Good night'.
Gute Nacht, wir sehen uns morgen!
— Used to describe something that happens during a specific night. Uses dative case.
In der Nacht hat es gestürmt.
— Refers to the very middle of the night, often implying an inconvenient time.
Wer ruft mich mitten in der Nacht an?
— Every single night, repeatedly. Indicates a continuous habit or occurrence.
Er hört Nacht für Nacht laute Musik.
— The entire duration of the night. Used in the accusative case.
Wir haben die ganze Nacht durchgefeiert.
— Can mean literally during the night or figuratively 'suddenly' or 'unexpectedly'.
Alles hat sich über Nacht geändert.
— A bedtime story told to children to help them fall asleep.
Liest du mir eine Gute-Nacht-Geschichte vor?
— Under cover of darkness and fog, often used to describe a secret action.
Sie verschwanden bei Nacht und Nebel.
— To respect the legally mandated quiet hours during the night.
Bitte halten Sie die Nachtruhe ein.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Abend is the evening (6-10 PM), Nacht is the time for sleep.
Nackt means 'naked'. Be careful with the pronunciation of the 'ch' vs 'ck'!
Nach is a preposition meaning 'to' or 'after'. It sounds similar but has no 't'.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To stay awake and active all night, usually for partying or working.
In Las Vegas kann man die Nacht zum Tag machen.
Informal— In the dark, appearances don't matter; or people are all similar in certain situations.
Es ist egal, welches Kleid du trägst, nachts sind alle Katzen grau.
Proverbial— To do something secretly and quickly so as not to be caught.
Der Dieb verschwand bei Nacht und Nebel.
Neutral— Something that happens very quickly or suddenly without warning.
Er wurde über Nacht zum Star.
Neutral— To wait until the next day before making a big decision.
Ich muss erst eine Nacht darüber schlafen.
Informal— On the most important or decisive night of all.
Heute ist die Nacht der Nächte für unser Team.
Dramatizing— To stay up all night, usually because of work or stress.
Für die Prüfung habe ich mir die Nächte um die Ohren geschlagen.
Informal— To be someone who loves going out and staying active late at night.
Berlin ist ein Paradies für Nachtschwärmer.
Neutral— Extremely dark, so dark that you cannot see anything.
Draußen ist es finster wie die Nacht.
Neutral— An expression of resignation or realization that something is doomed or finished.
Wenn das Projekt scheitert, dann gute Nacht, Marie!
Slang/Colloquialبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both refer to the later part of the day.
Abend is the social time before bed. Nacht is the time of darkness and sleep.
Guten Abend (Greeting at 7 PM) vs Gute Nacht (Goodbye at 11 PM).
Both involve the night.
Mitternacht is a specific point in time (12:00 AM). Nacht is the whole period.
Es ist Mitternacht.
Night is dark.
Dunkelheit is the quality of being dark. Nacht is the time period.
Die Dunkelheit der Nacht.
It looks like the plural.
Nachts is an adverb (at night). Nächte is the plural noun (nights).
Ich arbeite nachts.
Contains the word Nacht.
Übernachten is the verb 'to stay overnight'.
Wir übernachten im Hotel.
الگوهای جملهسازی
Gute Nacht, [Name]!
Gute Nacht, Klaus!
Die Nacht ist [Adjective].
Die Nacht ist ruhig.
Ich [Verb] nachts.
Ich lese nachts.
In der Nacht [Verb] es.
In der Nacht schneit es.
Ich habe die ganze Nacht [Verb-Past].
Ich habe die ganze Nacht getanzt.
Es war eine [Adjective] Nacht.
Es war eine kalte Nacht.
Trotz der Nacht [Verb] er.
Trotz der Nacht arbeitete er weiter.
In der Tiefe der Nacht [Verb]...
In der Tiefe der Nacht erwachen die Träume.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Extremely high in daily communication.
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Der Nacht
→
Die Nacht
Nacht is feminine, not masculine. This is the most common error for beginners.
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Guten Nacht
→
Gute Nacht
Since Nacht is feminine, the adjective ending in the accusative greeting is -e, not -en.
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An der Nacht
→
In der Nacht
German uses 'in' for time periods like night, not 'an'.
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Zwei Nachten
→
Zwei Nächte
The plural form requires an umlaut and an -e ending, not -en.
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Gute Nacht! (as a hello)
→
Guten Abend!
Gute Nacht is only for when you or the other person is going to bed.
نکات
Gender Memory
Remember 'die Nacht' by thinking of the moon as a feminine figure in many cultures.
Greeting vs Farewell
Never use 'Gute Nacht' to greet someone. It's always a goodbye for sleep.
Compound Power
Learn compounds like Nachtzug or Nachtleben to quickly expand your vocabulary.
Respect the Silence
In Germany, 'Nachtruhe' is serious. Don't vacuum your apartment at 11 PM!
The 'CH' Sound
Don't say 'Nakt'. Make sure the 'ch' is soft and breathy from the back of the throat.
In der Nacht
Always use 'in der' for specific nights. Never 'an der' or 'auf der'.
Nachts
Use the lowercase 'nachts' for things you do regularly at night.
Umlaut Alert
Don't forget the dots! One Nacht, two Nächte.
Overnight Success
Use 'über Nacht' to describe something that happened surprisingly fast.
Context Clues
If you hear 'Nacht', check if it's followed by another word like 'Zug' or 'Schicht'.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Night' but replace the 'gh' with a 'ch' sound like in 'Loch'. Both start with 'N' and end with 't'.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a dark sky with a moon and stars forming the letter 'N'. The 'die' article can be remembered by imagining a 'Lady of the Night' (feminine).
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to use 'nachts', 'in der Nacht', and 'Gute Nacht' in three different sentences today.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Middle High German 'naht' and Old High German 'naht'. It shares the same Proto-Germanic root '*nahts' as the English word 'night'.
معنای اصلی: The period of darkness.
Indo-European (Germanic branch).بافت فرهنگی
Be aware of historical terms like 'Kristallnacht' which carry heavy emotional and historical weight.
English speakers often use 'night' to mean 'evening'. In German, be careful to use 'Abend' until you are actually going to sleep.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Bedtime
- Gute Nacht!
- Schlaf gut!
- Träum was Schönes!
- Ab ins Bett!
Weather
- In der Nacht kühlt es ab.
- Sternklare Nacht.
- Regen in der Nacht.
- Frostige Nacht.
Travel
- Wir nehmen den Nachtzug.
- Eine Nacht im Hotel.
- Über Nacht reisen.
- Ankunft in der Nacht.
Work
- Ich habe Nachtschicht.
- Nachts arbeiten.
- Überstunden in der Nacht.
- Nachtzuschlag erhalten.
Social Life
- Das Nachtleben genießen.
- Die Nacht durchtanzen.
- Bis spät in die Nacht.
- Ein Nachtschwärmer sein.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"Wie hast du in der Nacht geschlafen?"
"Was machst du normalerweise nachts, wenn du nicht schlafen kannst?"
"Magst du das Nachtleben in deiner Stadt?"
"Hast du schon mal eine ganze Nacht durchgearbeitet?"
"Was ist deine liebste Gute-Nacht-Geschichte?"
موضوعات نگارش
Beschreibe eine Nacht, die du nie vergessen wirst. Was ist passiert?
Arbeitest du lieber am Tag oder in der Nacht? Warum?
Was sind die Vorteile der Stille in der Nacht?
Schreibe über deine Träume in der letzten Nacht.
Wie sieht der perfekte Abend aus, bevor die Nacht beginnt?
سوالات متداول
10 سوال'Nacht' is a feminine noun (die Nacht). This is a common point of confusion because 'Tag' is masculine.
You can say 'in der Nacht' for a specific night or 'nachts' for a recurring habit.
The plural is 'die Nächte'. Note the umlaut on the 'ä'.
No, 'Gute Nacht' is only used as a farewell when someone is going to sleep. Use 'Guten Abend' for greetings.
It literally means 'during the night', but it often figuratively means 'suddenly' or 'from one day to the next'.
Yes, 'nachts' is more general (habitual), while 'in der Nacht' usually refers to a specific event on a specific night.
It is the legally mandated quiet time in Germany, usually from 10 PM to 6 AM.
It is a voiceless velar fricative, produced at the back of the throat, similar to the Scottish 'Loch'.
Actually, no. 'Nachtisch' comes from 'nach' (after) and 'Tisch' (table), meaning 'after the meal'. But it's a common association!
It is a person who enjoys being active late at night, similar to a 'night owl' in English.
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence using 'Gute Nacht'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe what you do at night in German.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'It rained during the night.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
What is 'Nachtruhe' and why is it important?
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'nachts'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I worked all night.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Nachtzug' in a sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a 'sternklare Nacht'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short dialogue saying goodnight.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
What does 'über Nacht' mean to you?
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The night is young.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a 'Nachteule'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'See you tomorrow night.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain 'bei Nacht und Nebel'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write about the 'Nachtleben' in your city.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Nächte' in a sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'During the depths of the night.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a bedtime wish.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe the moon at night.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The night watchman is tired.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce 'Nacht' correctly.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Gute Nacht' to a friend.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I work at night' in German.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The night is dark' in German.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce the plural 'Nächte'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Good night and sleep well'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I slept all night'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'It is midnight'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The night rest begins now'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'At night all cats are gray'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I like the night'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'See you tonight'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'A starry night'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I am a night owl'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The night is long'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'In the middle of the night'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Goodbye' using night.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Suddenly' using night.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Nocturnal walk'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The nights are getting colder'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Transcribe: 'Gute Nacht.'
Transcribe: 'Die Nacht ist kalt.'
Transcribe: 'Nachts schlafen wir.'
Transcribe: 'In der Nacht regnet es.'
Transcribe: 'Gute Nacht, schlaf schön.'
Transcribe: 'Die Nächte sind kurz.'
Transcribe: 'Es ist Mitternacht.'
Transcribe: 'Ich arbeite nachts.'
Transcribe: 'Die ganze Nacht.'
Transcribe: 'Über Nacht berühmt.'
Transcribe: 'Nachtruhe bitte.'
Transcribe: 'Eine sternklare Nacht.'
Transcribe: 'Nächtliche Stille.'
Transcribe: 'Nachtzug nach Berlin.'
Transcribe: 'Mitten in der Nacht.'
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Summary
The word 'Nacht' is a feminine noun (die Nacht) that specifically refers to the time of sleep and darkness. Remember to use 'Gute Nacht' only when leaving to sleep and 'in der Nacht' for specific events.
- Nacht is a feminine German noun meaning 'night', used for the period of darkness between evening and morning.
- The standard greeting 'Gute Nacht' is used exclusively as a farewell before going to sleep, not as a general greeting.
- Grammatically, it requires the feminine article 'die' and often appears in the dative form 'in der Nacht'.
- It is the root of many compounds like Nachtzug (night train) and Nachtruhe (legal quiet time).
Gender Memory
Remember 'die Nacht' by thinking of the moon as a feminine figure in many cultures.
Greeting vs Farewell
Never use 'Gute Nacht' to greet someone. It's always a goodbye for sleep.
Compound Power
Learn compounds like Nachtzug or Nachtleben to quickly expand your vocabulary.
Respect the Silence
In Germany, 'Nachtruhe' is serious. Don't vacuum your apartment at 11 PM!
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