English–German
“new year's eve” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/zɪlˈvɛstɐ/
Example
Zu Silvester essen wir immer Raclette.
We always eat raclette on New Year's Eve.
How to say “new year's eve” in German
“New year's eve” in German is Silvester.
A crowded December 31 evening moving from shared food and family gatherings to fireworks and the midnight countdown.
Example sentences with Silvester
Am Silvesterabend zünden viele Leute Böller.
On the evening of New Year's Eve, many people set off firecrackers.
Tips for using Silvester
- Before midnight, the customary good wish is "Guten Rutsch!"; after midnight, "Frohes neues Jahr!" is appropriate.