German · Numbers & Time
Nacht
Night
Beginnernoun
Definition
The period of darkness after sunset.
Example
Gute Nacht! Bis morgen.
Good night! See you tomorrow.
Etymology
'Nacht' originates from the Old High German 'naht', which relates to the concept of night and darkness. The word has remained relatively unchanged in meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nacht' is commonly used in both everyday conversation and literature, applicable in both formal and informal contexts. It is a universal term in German-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
Found in many literary and poetic works, including the famous 'Nacht' works by poet Joseph von Eichendorff.