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How do you say "noon" in German?
der Mittag
In German, "noon" is der Mittag.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'MIT-tahk', stress on the first syllable, with a short a sound.
Grammar notes
der Mittag is masculine. Plural: der Mittagszeit.
Example sentence
Wir trafen uns mittags zum Mittagessen.
We met for lunch at noon.
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How to remember der Mittag
Der Mittag combines Mitte (middle) and Tag (day) — the 'middle of the day', which is exactly noon.
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Questions about der Mittag
How do you say "noon" in German?
In German, "noon" is der Mittag. It is a noun.
Is der Mittag masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Mittag is masculine. Plural: der Mittagszeit.
How is der Mittag used in a sentence?
Use der Mittag as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Wir trafen uns mittags zum Mittagessen. (We met for lunch at noon.).
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