avondschemering

Dutch

Etymology

From avond +‎ schemering.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaː.vɔntˌsxeː.mə.rɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: avond‧sche‧me‧ring

Noun

avondschemering f (plural avondschemeringen, diminutive avondschemeringetje n)

  1. dusk, evening twilight
    Synonym: avondschemer
    De straatlichten gingen aan bij avondschemering. ― The street lights came on at dusk.
    In de avondschemering lijkt de stad te kalmeren. ― In the evening twilight, the city seems to calm down.
    Veel dieren worden actief tijdens de avondschemering. ― Many animals become active during the dusk.

See also

times of day: dagdelenedit
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