English–German

“formal ceremony” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛstˌakt/

Example

Der Festakt beginnt um zehn Uhr.

The formal ceremony begins at ten o'clock.

Illustration for Festakt (formal ceremony)

How to say “formal ceremony” in German

“Formal ceremony” in German is Festakt.

A dignified hall with a podium, scheduled speeches, and guests marking an important occasion.

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

Example sentences with Festakt

Die Ministerin eröffnete den Festakt mit einer kurzen Rede.

The minister opened the formal ceremony with a short speech.

Tips for using Festakt

  • Festakt is masculine, so the standard form is der Festakt, with plural die Festakte.

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