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Ich esse einen Snack am Nachmittag.

I eat a snack in the afternoon.

In German

Ich esse einen Snack am Nachmittag.

ɪç ˈɛsə ˈaɪnən snæk am ˈnaːxmɪtaːk
English
I eat a snack in the afternoon.
Español
Como un bocadillo por la tarde.
Italiano
Mangio uno spuntino nel pomeriggio.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun (subject)
  • esseeatVerb (to eat)
  • einenaIndefinite article (accusative masculine)
  • SnacksnackNoun (direct object)
  • amin thePreposition + article (an + dem)
  • NachmittagafternoonNoun (object of preposition)

Grammar Point

Accusative object, Preposition 'am' (an dem - Dative, time of day)

Variations

  • Am Nachmittag esse ich eine Kleinigkeit.
    In the afternoon, I eat a little something.
  • Ich brauche am Nachmittag einen kleinen Imbiss.
    I need a small snack in the afternoon.

FAQ

How do you say "I eat a snack in the afternoon." in German?

"I eat a snack in the afternoon." in German is "Ich esse einen Snack am Nachmittag." (ɪç ˈɛsə ˈaɪnən snæk am ˈnaːxmɪtaːk).

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