Holidays and Traditions in German
"Holidays and Traditions" is a German lesson for A2 level. Celebrating holidays and customs. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Holidays and Traditions"
Everyday communication: shopping, appointments, and basic workplace interactions.
🎯 Exam skill: Writing short informal notes, understanding public announcements.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
der Feiertag Morgen ist ein Feiertag. | /dair FYE-er-tahg/ | holiday Tomorrow is a public holiday. |
Weihnachten Wir feiern Weihnachten mit der Familie. | /VYE-nakh-ten/ | Christmas We celebrate Christmas with family. |
das neue Jahr Frohes neues Jahr! | /dahs NOY-eh YAHR/ | New Year Happy New Year! |
der Geburtstag Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! | /dair geh-BOORTS-tahg/ | birthday Happy Birthday! |
die Tradition Das ist eine alte Tradition. | /dee trah-di-TSYOHN/ | tradition Happy Easter! |
feiern Wir feiern heute Abend. | /FYE-ern/ | to celebrate I received a present. |
das Geschenk Ich habe ein schönes Geschenk bekommen. | /dahs geh-SHENK/ | gift We're throwing a big party. |
einladen Ich lade dich zu meiner Party ein. | /YNE-lah-den/ | to invite Congratulations! |
der Brauch Das ist ein schöner Brauch. | /dair BROWKH/ | custom Traditions are important. |
gratulieren Ich gratuliere dir herzlich! | /grah-too-LEE-ren/ | to congratulate I wish you all the best! |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Holidays and Traditions" in German?
Key words for "Holidays and Traditions": der Feiertag, Weihnachten, das neue Jahr. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A2)?
This is a A2-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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