die Messe, -n
fair · trade fair
Das ist eine große Veranstaltung, bei der Firmen ihre Produkte oder Dienstleistungen zeigen und viele Menschen zusammenkommen, um sich zu informieren oder Geschäfte zu machen.
The German word "Messe" is a feminine noun that mainly has two meanings:
- Trade fair / Exhibition — a large event where companies present products and services, e.g. "Die Automesse" (the auto trade fair).
- Mass — a religious ceremony in the Christian context, especially the Catholic Mass.
The word is not generally compounded but is used as is.
Similar words for the trade fair meaning:
- Ausstellung (exhibition)
- Fachmesse (specialized trade fair)
For the religious meaning:
- Gottesdienst (church service)
- Heilige Messe (holy mass)
Difference:
- "Messe" as a trade fair refers to commercial events focused on showcasing products, while "Ausstellung" is broader and may include artistic exhibitions without commercial intent.
- In religious terms, "Messe" specifically denotes the Catholic liturgical mass, whereas "Gottesdienst" is a more general term for church services of various denominations.
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Examples
Wir besuchen die Messe nächste Woche.noun
We are visiting the fair next week.
Auf der Messe werden viele Neuheiten präsentiert.noun
Many new products are presented at the fair.
In Frankfurt findet eine große Messe statt.noun
A large fair takes place in Frankfurt.
Am Sonntag findet eine Messe in der Stadt statt.noun
A trade fair takes place in the city on Sunday.
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