late in German
late in German is spät, verspätet, verstorben — late means arriving or happening after the expected or usual time.
late in German
spät
verspätet
Not arriving or occurring until after an expected time.
verstorben
(not comparable, euphemistic) Deceased, dead: used particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive. (Generally must be preceded by a possessive or an article, commonly "the"; see usage notes. Can itself only precede the person's name, never follow it.)
selig
(not comparable, euphemistic) Deceased, dead: used particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive. (Generally must be preceded by a possessive or an article, commonly "the"; see usage notes. Can itself only precede the person's name, never follow it.)
spät
After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
What does "late" mean?
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adj Arriving or happening after the expected or usual time.
"The train was twenty minutes late."
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adj Near the end of a period of time.
"They arrived in the late afternoon."
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adj Used before a name to refer respectfully to someone who has died.
"The late Queen was known for her sense of duty."
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adv After the expected or usual time.
"She stayed up late studying for the exam."
late in a sentence
- The train was twenty minutes late.
- He's always late for meetings.
- They arrived in the late afternoon.
- The late Queen was known for her sense of duty.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "late" in German?
"late" in German is spät, verspätet, verstorben. late means: Arriving or happening after the expected or usual time.
How do you use "late" in a sentence?
Example: "The train was twenty minutes late." In German, "late" is spät, verspätet, verstorben.
Are there other ways to say "late" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "late": spät, verspätet, verstorben, selig.
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