English–German

“pentecost” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpfɪŋstn̩/

Example

Wir feiern Pfingsten mit der Familie.

We celebrate Pentecost with our family.

Illustration for Pfingsten (pentecost)

How to say “pentecost” in German

“Pentecost” in German is Pfingsten.

A Christian feast traditionally represented by the Holy Spirit descending as tongues of fire.

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

Example sentences with Pfingsten

Viele haben an Pfingsten frei.

Many people have the day off on Pentecost.

Tips for using Pfingsten

  • Pfingstsonntag and Pfingstmontag specify Pentecost Sunday and Monday, while Pfingsten names the festival more generally.

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