English–German
“celebrate” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfaɪ̯ɐn/
Example
Wir feiern heute seinen Geburtstag.
We are celebrating his birthday today.
How to say “celebrate” in German
“Celebrate” in German is feiern.
A shared high point draws people together: the occasion becomes a party, and the honored person or achievement receives public praise.
Example sentences with feiern
Die Familie feiert Weihnachten zusammen.
The family celebrates Christmas together.
Tips for using feiern
- The person honored takes the accusative in jemanden feiern, while an event also takes the accusative in einen Geburtstag feiern.
Other German words for “celebrate”
Wir zelebrieren seinen Geburtstag.
We celebrate his birthday.