English–German

“easter” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːstɐn/

Example

Zu Ostern gehen viele Menschen in die Kirche.

At Easter, many people go to church.

Illustration for Ostern (easter)

How to say “easter” in German

“Easter” in German is Ostern.

A spring holiday scene where children search for eggs while families gather around a festive table, whether or not the occasion is religious.

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

Example sentences with Ostern

Zu Ostern gibt es in vielen Orten traditionelle Märkte.

At Easter, there are traditional markets in many places.

Tips for using Ostern

  • The greeting "Frohe Ostern" is standard, while "zu Ostern" means "at Easter"; both use Ostern without a singular article such as "das".

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