Einen schönen Feierabend!
[EYE-nen SHOE-nen FY-er-ah-bent]
Have a great evening off work!
Literal gloss:“A nice celebration-evening (acc. m.)!”
When to use:Safe across both Sie and du settings because no personal pronoun restricts it.
Word-by-Word Structure
| German | Meaning | Grammar Note |
|---|---|---|
| Einen schönen | a nice (acc. m.) | — |
| Feierabend | after-work evening (der Feierabend) | — |
Example Sentences in Context
Signing off at 5 p.m.
Ich mache jetzt Schluss für heute — euch allen einen schönen Feierabend!
I am wrapping up for today — have a great evening after work, everyone!
Coworker reply
Danke, dir auch einen schönen Feierabend!
Thanks, enjoy your evening off too!