Mittag
/ˈmɪtaːk/masculine
The German word for "noon" is Mittag.
Mittag refers to the specific point of noon or the midday period.
Meaning: midday (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Mittag refers to the specific point of noon or the midday period, Mittagspause is the specific term used for a "lunch break".
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding an -s to the end of Mittag creates an adverb meaning 'at noon' or 'at midday'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmɪtaːk/
Did you know?
- In older German folklore, Mittag was sometimes associated with the 'Midday Demon' or Mittagsfrau, a spirit who appeared to laborers in the fields at noon.
- In some traditional German regions, the Mittagsruhe or 'midday quiet' is a cultural custom where businesses close and noise is kept to a minimum.
- The term Mittagstisch refers to a 'midday table', which is a specific type of affordable, home-style lunch offered by restaurants to local workers.
Examples in context
- Es ist fast Mittag.It's almost noon.Tatoeba #10906609 by toivo, translation #2549287 by CK
- Er kam erst mittags.He did not come till noon.Tatoeba #5466582 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #300386 by CK
- Tom kommt am Mittag.Tom will come at noon.Tatoeba #8382730 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8382442 by CK
- Entschuldigen Sie mich, aber ich habe um zwölf Uhr mittags einen Termin.Excuse me, but I have an appointment at noon.
- Lass uns um zwölf Uhr mittags treffen.Let's meet at noon.
- Ich habe normalerweise um die Mittagszeit eine Pause.I usually take a break around lunchtime.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are planning their lunch break at work.
- MaximilianGehen wir heute am Mittag essen?Are we going to eat at noon today?
- JuliaJa, das ist eine gute Idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
- MaximilianTreffst du mich am Mittag vor dem Büro?Will you meet me at noon in front of the office?
- JuliaGerne, ich bin dann da.Gladly, I will be there then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “noon” translations and entries Mittag, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
