The rule that helps here. Days, months, seasons, times of day and weather words are der: der Montag, der Juli, der Sommer, der Abend, der Regen.
Abend in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Abend | die Abende |
| Accusative | den Abend | die Abende |
| Dative | dem Abend | den Abenden |
| Genitive | des Abends | der Abende |
Abend in use
- A1
Guten Abend!
Good evening!
- A1
Am Abend sehe ich fern.
In the evening I watch TV.
- A2
Wir hatten einen schönen Abend.
We had a lovely evening.
Good to know
- am Abend / abends = in the evening; heute Abend = this evening.
- der Feierabend = end of the working day.
Related words
- der MorgenA1
Remember it for good.
In Ziplex you see words like Abend in short German posts at your level, and practise der, die and das in a fun word game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Abend?
It's der Abend. Abend is masculine, and the plural is die Abende.
What does Abend mean?
Abend means evening in English.
What is the plural of Abend?
The plural is die Abende. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).