English–German

“on the occasion of” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanlɛslɪç/

Example

Wir gratulierten ihm anlässlich des Geburtstags.

We congratulated him on the occasion of his birthday.

Illustration for anlässlich (on the occasion of)

How to say “on the occasion of” in German

“On the occasion of” in German is anlässlich.

An event provides the setting and reason for something said or done in response to it.

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

Example sentences with anlässlich

Ich schickte dir eine Karte anlässlich deines Geburtstags.

I sent you a card on the occasion of your birthday.

Tips for using anlässlich

  • The following noun usually appears in the genitive after anlässlich, including with masculine and neuter nouns such as des Jubiläums.

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