noun
der Heiligabend, -e
Christmas Eve
The German word "Heiligabend" is a compound noun made up of "heilig" (holy) and "Abend" (evening). It means "Christmas Eve", the holy evening before Christmas Day.
Similar words:
- Weihnachten (Christmas)
- Christabend (an older or regional term for Christmas Eve)
Differences:
- Heiligabend specifically refers to the evening of December 24th, emphasizing the "holy" aspect of the evening.
- Weihnachten refers to the entire Christmas holiday, typically December 25th and 26th.
- Christabend is synonymous with Heiligabend but less commonly used today.
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Examples
Wir feiern Heiligabend mit der Familie.noun
We celebrate Christmas Eve with the family.
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