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festival
Eine große Feier oder Veranstaltung, bei der Menschen zusammenkommen, um Musik, Kunst, Essen oder Kultur zu genießen.
The German word "Festival" is a noun borrowed from English (which itself comes from Latin festivus). It means a festival or organized event celebrating culture, music, arts, or other themes.
It is a standalone word, not made of smaller parts in German.
Similar words:
- Fest (festival, celebration)
- Veranstaltung (event)
- Feier (celebration)
Difference:
"Festival" generally refers to a large, often multi-day event with performances or cultural presentations, while Fest is more general and can also mean a party or celebration; Veranstaltung is broader, meaning any event; and Feier emphasizes the celebratory aspect, often more informal or singular.
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Examples
Ich gehe gerne auf Festivals.noun
I like to go to festivals.
Das Festival beginnt dieses Wochenende.noun
The festival starts this weekend.
Auf dem Festival gab es viele Stände mit leckerem Essen.noun
At the festival there were many stalls with delicious food.
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