Mittagessen
Lunch
Language note: 'Mit-tag-essen' literally means 'Midday meal'.
Culture note: Lunch is often the main meal in Germany, heavier than dinner.
Context: Later in the day, you are asked about your lunch plans while sightseeing.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mittagessen
[MIT-tahg-ess-en]
lunch
A meal eaten in the middle of the day.
Heute gibt es ein schnelles Mittagessen.
There's a quick lunch today.
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