Mahlzeit

dieNoun

meal, mealtime; greeting (informal)

English translations

  1. 01

    mealtime

  2. 02

    lunch

  3. 03

    dinner

Word details

German meaning
Eine bestimmte Zeit des Tages, zu der man isst.
English meaning
Meal
Synonym
Essen, Gericht
German example
Wir essen eine warme Mahlzeit zu Mittag.
English example
We eat a warm meal for lunch.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Mahlzeit
Plural Form
die Mahlzeiten

Example sentences with “Mahlzeit”

  1. Ich wünsche eine gesegnete Mahlzeit! (I wish you a blessed meal!)

Frequently asked questions

Why do people say 'Mahlzeit' as a greeting?

It is a common German greeting around lunchtime, especially in workplaces.