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30 words
German word
Feierlichkeit
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfaɪ̯ɐ̯lɪçkaɪ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine nounsolemnity
Example
In der Kirche spürte man die Feierlichkeit.
In the church, one could feel the solemnity.
More examples
Vor dem Pokalspiel legten die Spieler kurz inne, und eine unerwartete Feierlichkeit breitete sich aus.
Before the cup match, the players paused for a moment, and an unexpected solemnity spread.
Core concept
In a church or official ceremony, quiet attention and formal behavior create a sense of solemn importance.
Common phrases
das Gefühl der Feierlichkeit
the feeling of solemnity
eine Atmosphäre von Feierlichkeit
an air of solemnity
etwas mit Feierlichkeit versehen
give ___ solemnity
Similar words
Solemnität: A grave, dignified atmosphere surrounding an official occasion.
Ernst: A serious, weighty attitude or mood without joking or lightness.
Andacht: Quiet religious absorption in prayer or meditation.
Definition in German
Die ernste, feierliche Stimmung oder Haltung, die eine Zeremonie oder ein festliches Ereignis prägt.
Word origin
Feierlichkeit is a transparent derivation from the noun Feier and the adjective-forming suffix -lich, followed by the abstract-noun suffix -keit.
Usage tips
- The word is more formal than everyday Feier and commonly describes the tone or atmosphere surrounding an event rather than enjoyment alone.
Other meanings
- ceremonynoun
- festivitynoun
Opposites
- Profanitätprofanenessnoun
- Belanglosigkeittrivialitynoun
Related words
- feierlichsolemnadjective