Holidays and Traditions: German Words & Phrases
10 essential German words and expressions for "Holidays and Traditions". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR A2 level and relevant for "celebrating holidays and customs".
"Holidays and Traditions" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Feiertag | /dair FYE-er-tahg/ | holiday | Morgen ist ein Feiertag.Tomorrow is a public holiday. |
| Weihnachten | /VYE-nakh-ten/ | Christmas | Wir feiern Weihnachten mit der Familie.We celebrate Christmas with family. |
| das neue Jahr | /dahs NOY-eh YAHR/ | New Year | Frohes neues Jahr!Happy New Year! |
| der Geburtstag | /dair geh-BOORTS-tahg/ | birthday | Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!Happy Birthday! |
| die Tradition | /dee trah-di-TSYOHN/ | tradition | Das ist eine alte Tradition.Happy Easter! |
| feiern | /FYE-ern/ | to celebrate | Wir feiern heute Abend.I received a present. |
| das Geschenk | /dahs geh-SHENK/ | gift | Ich habe ein schönes Geschenk bekommen.We're throwing a big party. |
| einladen | /YNE-lah-den/ | to invite | Ich lade dich zu meiner Party ein.Congratulations! |
| der Brauch | /dair BROWKH/ | custom | Das ist ein schöner Brauch.Traditions are important. |
| gratulieren | /grah-too-LEE-ren/ | to congratulate | Ich gratuliere dir herzlich!I wish you all the best! |
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