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Sommernacht

summer night

noun ZO-mer-nakht Rare

Usage Note

Sommernacht evokes the short, warm nights of summer, often linked to outdoor events and a relaxed atmosphere. Sommernachtskonzert (summer night concert) is a common event name. In einer lauen Sommernacht (on a balmy summer night) is a stock phrase.

Examples

"In einer lauen Sommernacht hörten sie Musik."

Natural Translation

On a balmy summer night they listened to music.

Literal Translation

In a mild summer-night heard they music.

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