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event
The German word "Event" is a noun borrowed from English, meaning "event" or "occasion". It refers to a planned public or social occasion such as a concert, conference, festival, or sports competition.
Since it’s a loanword, it’s not composed of smaller German words, but related German words with similar meaning include:
- Veranstaltung (organized event/occurrence)
- Ereignis (occurrence, event)
- Begebenheit (incident, occurrence)
Differences:
- Event is often used for larger, often commercial or entertainment-focused occasions with an international flair.
- Veranstaltung is broader, covering any organized event, formal or informal.
- Ereignis is more general and can describe any notable occurrence, not necessarily planned.
- Begebenheit tends to be more neutral and used for any happened event or incident.
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Examples
Das Event findet morgen statt.noun
The event takes place tomorrow.
Kommst du zum Event am Wochenende?noun
Are you coming to the event on the weekend?
Viele Besucher genossen die Events im Sommer.noun
Many visitors enjoyed the events in the summer.
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