English–German
“christmas eve” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌhaɪ̯lɪçˈaːbn̩t/
Example
Wir feiern am Heiligabend mit der Familie.
We celebrate Christmas Eve with our family.
How to say “christmas eve” in German
“Christmas eve” in German is Heiligabend.
A family gathers for a shared meal and presents on the evening before Christmas Day.
Example sentences with Heiligabend
Am Heiligabend ist die Stadt oft festlich geschmückt.
On Christmas Eve, the city is often festively decorated.
Tips for using Heiligabend
- Heiligabend is masculine, so standard forms include der Heiligabend and am Heiligabend.