German word

Feier

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaɪ̯ɐ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounparty

Example

Wir gehen heute Abend auf eine Feier.

We're going to a party tonight.

Illustration for Feier (party)

More examples

Nach der Feier haben wir Fotos gemacht.

After the party, we took photos.

Core concept

People pause their usual routines to honor an occasion together through welcoming words, food, music, or other shared rituals.

Common phrases

  • eine Feier planen

    plan a party

  • zu einer Feier gehen

    go to a party

  • jemanden zur Feier einladen

    invite someone to the party

Similar words

Party: A casual social gathering for friends or companions to drink, talk, and enjoy themselves.
Veranstaltung: An organized occasion or event arranged by a group or institution.
Fest: A large traditional celebration connected with a community, religion, or season.
Jubiläum: A formal event held to commemorate a significant date or number of years.

Definition in German

Feier ist ein gesellschaftliches Ereignis, bei dem ein Anlass mit Gästen, Reden, Essen oder Musik begangen wird.

Word origin

Feier is related to feiern and traces back through Middle High German vîren to Latin feriae, connected with religious holidays and days set apart from ordinary work.

Usage tips

  • Feier is feminine, so the forms are die Feier, eine Feier, and mehrere Feiern.

Other meanings

  • celebrationnoun
  • festivitynoun

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