No. 14,736 in German
nächtlichen
"Nightly" or "nocturnal."
In a sentence
Die nächtlichen Geräusche im Wald waren unheimlich.
The nocturnal noises in the forest were eerie.
In this sentence, 'nächtlichen' is used as an adjective describing 'Geräusche' (noises), specifying that these noises occur during the night.
Nächtlichen Spaziergänge können sehr entspannend sein.
Nightly walks can be very relaxing.
Here, 'nächtlichen' is an attributive adjective modifying the noun 'Spaziergänge' (walks), indicating that the walks happen at night.
Die nächtlichen Temperaturen sinken oft unter Null.
The nightly temperatures often drop below zero.
In this example, 'nächtlichen' describes 'Temperaturen' (temperatures), providing the additional information that these temperatures are measured or observed during nighttime.
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