English–German

“festive” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛstlɪç/

Example

Wir tragen heute festliche Kleidung.

We are wearing festive clothes today.

Illustration for festlich (festive)

How to say “festive” in German

“Festive” in German is festlich.

A celebration scene with formal clothing, decorations, and a bright ceremonial mood.

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

Example sentences with festlich

Im Hintergrund lief festliche Musik.

Festive music was playing in the background.

Tips for using festlich

  • Festlich can describe a cheerful celebratory setting, while feierlich more often highlights solemnity or ceremony.

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