Abendbrot

== German == === Etymology === Abend +‎ Brot === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈaːbəntˌbroːt/ (standard) IPA(key): /ˈaːmbroːt/ (rapid speech) === Noun === Abendbrot n (strong, genitive Abendbrotes or Abendbrots, plural Abendbrote) supper, dinner (evening meal), typically consisting of bread, sliced meat, cheese, and pickles Synonyms: Abendessen, Nachtmahl ==== Usage notes ==== In German-speaking areas, the evening meal typically consists of what is described above, but Abendbrot can be used to refer to any evening meal (i.e. used synonymously with Abendessen) — although a dinner at a classy restaurant would usually be referred to only with Abendessen. The plural form is rarely used. ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “Abendbrot” in Duden online “Abendbrot” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache