“Schönen Feierabend”
Have a nice evening (after work)
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “Beautiful celebration-evening”
Pronunciation
/ˈʃøːnən ˈfaɪ̯ɐˌaːbn̩t/
When to Use This Phrase
Feierabend is your free time after the working day ends, and 'Ich mache jetzt Feierabend' means 'I'm calling it a day.' Colleagues wish each other 'Schönen Feierabend' when they leave, and it's also a friendly thing to say to a cashier or bus driver at the end of the day.
Example Sentences
So, ich gehe jetzt. Schönen Feierabend euch allen!
Right, I'm off. Have a nice evening, everyone!
Schönen Feierabend! — Danke, gleichfalls!
Have a nice evening! — Thanks, you too!
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