# nächtens

nächtens is a German adverb meaning “synonym of nachts”.

## Meanings

1. _poetic_ synonym of nachts
   - O hättest Du ihn nächtens jetzt gesehn, Als vor dem Ostthor er den Sturm abschlug! — O if you had seen him now at night, Having repelled the rush upon the Eastern Gate!

## Examples

- Das Juwel wurde nächtens gestohlen. — The jewel was stolen during the night.

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