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How do you say "celebration" in German?

die Feier

NounFeminine

In German, "celebration" is die Feier.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'FY-er', stress on the first syllable, with 'ei' as an eye sound.

Grammar notes

die Feier is feminine. Plural: die Feierlichkeiten.

Example sentence

Die ganze Stadt schloss sich der Feier auf dem Platz an.

The whole town joined the celebration in the square.

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How to remember die Feier

Die Feier comes from feiern, to celebrate, so picture a party whenever you hear this short, cheerful-sounding word.

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Questions about die Feier

How do you say "celebration" in German?

In German, "celebration" is die Feier. It is a noun.

Is die Feier masculine, feminine, or neuter?

die Feier is feminine. Plural: die Feierlichkeiten.

How is die Feier used in a sentence?

Use die Feier as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die ganze Stadt schloss sich der Feier auf dem Platz an. (The whole town joined the celebration in the square.).

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