In German
Nachmittag
Meaning: afternoon
Example sentences
AmNachmittaggeheichspazieren.
In the afternoon I go for a walk.
DerNachmittagwarsehrsonnig.
The afternoon was very sunny.
Grammar note
“Der Nachmittag” is masculine, literally “after-midday” (nach + Mittag). “In the afternoon” is “am Nachmittag”, using the contracted dative “am” (“an dem”).
Common mistake
Don't say “im Nachmittag” — German uses “am Nachmittag” for parts of the day, the same pattern as “am Morgen” and “am Abend”.
Quick check
Which German word means “afternoon”?
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Why is “Nachmittag” built from “Mittag”?
It literally means “after-midday” — “nach” (after) + “Mittag” (midday/noon).
How do you say “in the afternoon”?
“Am Nachmittag”, with the contracted “am” used for parts of the day.