English–German

“good friday” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kaːɐ̯ˈfʁaɪ̯taːk/

Example

Am Karfreitag sind in vielen Regionen die Geschäfte geschlossen.

Stores are closed in many regions on Good Friday.

Illustration for Karfreitag (good friday)

How to say “good friday” in German

“Good friday” in German is Karfreitag.

A solemn Friday centered on remembrance of Jesus' suffering and marked by a quiet public pause before Easter.

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

Example sentences with Karfreitag

Viele Menschen besuchen am Karfreitag einen Gottesdienst.

Many people attend a service on Good Friday.

Tips for using Karfreitag

  • Karfreitag is masculine, so the standard phrase is am Karfreitag, a contraction of an dem Karfreitag.

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