evening
word
/ˈivnɪŋ/
EEV-ning
/ˈiːvnɪŋ/
EEV-ning
Definition
The period of time between the afternoon and night, usually when the sun is going down and before it gets completely dark.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to greet people ('Good evening') or describe activities that happen after 5 or 6 p.m. and before bedtime. Less formal than 'night'; do not confuse 'evening' (time of day) with 'night' (after going to bed). Used in both formal and informal situations.
Spanish: tarde (final) - noche (principio)Portuguese (BR): início da noite - noite (começo)Portuguese (PT): início da noite - noite (começo)Chinese (Simplified): 傍晚 - 晚上（初）Chinese (Traditional): 傍晚 - 晚上（初）Hindi: शामArabic: المساءBengali: সন্ধ্যাRussian: вечерJapanese: 夕方 - 夜（初め）Vietnamese: buổi tốiKorean: 저녁Turkish: akşamUrdu: شامIndonesian: sore - malam (awal)
Example Sentences
We have dinner every evening at seven.
basic
Let's go for a walk in the evening.
basic
She enjoys reading in the quiet evening hours.
natural
What are you doing this evening?
natural
It gets cooler in the evening, so bring a jacket.
natural
The sun sets in the evening.
basic