German Expression · Advanced
abends die Vorhänge zuziehen
draw the curtains in the evening
Pronunciation: abends die Vorhänge zuziehen
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: draw the curtains in the evening.
Example
Zieh abends die Vorhänge zu, bevor du das Licht einschaltest.
Draw the curtains in the evening before turning on the light.
Practice tips
- Practice abends die Vorhänge zuziehen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.