Brotzeit [1] is Bavarian, and when used here in north Germany usually implies a Bavarian-style meal, not just that it's bread-based. I don't think Abendbrot is

Brotzeit [1] is Bavarian, and when used here in north Germany usually implies a Bavarian-style meal, not just that it's bread-based. I don't think Abendbrot is regional, it's an evening meal where bread with toppings/fillings is probably the main component, whereas Abendessen is probably something hot. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brotzeit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brotzeit