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spätlateGerman word meaning

"spät" is a A2-level German word meaning "late". Below you can find 13 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real German conversations.

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Example Sentences

The Tortoise and the Hare
A1Fairy Tales

The Tortoise and the Hare

Aber es ist zu spät.

But it is too late.

Walking Into Wrong Class
A1Funny Mistakes

Walking Into Wrong Class

Heute ist Montag und Max wacht spät auf.

Today is Monday and Max wakes up late.

Early to Bed
A1Health & Wellness

Early to Bed

Jeden Abend geht Tom spät ins Bett.

Every night, Tom goes to bed late.

First Day at Work
A2Work & Career

First Day at Work

Ich wache sehr früh auf, weil ich nicht zu spät kommen will.

I wake up very early because I don't want to be late.

Buying a Car
A2Life Changes

Buying a Car

Der Bus hatte oft Verspätung und war überfüllt.

The bus was often late and crowded.

Getting Enough Sleep
A2Health & Wellness

Getting Enough Sleep

Jeden Abend ging sie sehr spät ins Bett.

Every night, she went to bed very late.

Video Meeting Fail
A2Work & Career

Video Meeting Fail

Er wachte spät auf und hatte nur fünfzehn Minuten, um sich vorzubereiten.

He woke up late and had only fifteen minutes to prepare.

The Secret
A2Relationships

The Secret

Sophie kam zehn Minuten zu spät.

Sophie arrived ten minutes late.

Late for the Interview
A2Work & Career

Late for the Interview

Anna wachte am Montagmorgen spät auf.

Anna woke up late on Monday morning.

Making an Excuse
A2Dialogue Practice

Making an Excuse

Tom wachte am Montagmorgen spät auf.

Tom woke up late on Monday morning.

Sent to the Wrong Person
A2Funny Mistakes

Sent to the Wrong Person

Sie versuchte, die Nachricht zu löschen, aber es war zu spät.

She tried to delete the message, but it was too late.

Opera Night
B1Entertainment

Opera Night

Der erste Akt endete mit einem berühmten Trinklied.

The first act ended with a famous drinking song.

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