English–German

“advent” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/atˈvɛnt/

Example

Jeden Sonntag zünden wir im Advent eine Kerze an.

Every Sunday during Advent, we light a candle.

Illustration for Advent (advent)

How to say “advent” in German

“Advent” in German is Advent.

A quiet countdown combines waiting, preparation, and the approach of Christmas.

Full entry for Advent: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Advent

Am vierten Advent treffen sich Familien oft zum Abendessen.

On the fourth Sunday of Advent, families often meet for dinner.

Tips for using Advent

  • The German seasonal phrase uses the dative contraction 'im Advent', rather than a bare preposition followed by the noun.

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