German word

Feierstunde

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaɪ̯ɐˌʃtʊndə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounceremony

Example

An der Schule fand gestern eine Feierstunde statt.

A ceremony was held at the school yesterday.

Illustration for Feierstunde (ceremony)

More examples

Zur Feierstunde zum Jubiläum kamen auch ehemalige Direktoren.

Former directors also attended the anniversary ceremony.

Core concept

A commemorative program gathers people briefly to honor a milestone, institution, or person in a ceremonial setting.

Common phrases

  • eine Feierstunde zum Jubiläum veranstalten

    hold an anniversary ceremony

  • bei der Feierstunde Blumen überreichen

    present flowers at the ceremony

  • die Feierstunde mit Musik begleiten

    accompany the ceremony with music

Similar words

Feier: A gathering to celebrate an achievement or happy occasion.
Zeremonie: A formal event conducted according to established ceremonial procedures.
Festakt: A solemn official ceremony held in a public or institutional setting.
Gedenkstunde: A short ceremony honoring a deceased person or commemorating a past event.

Definition in German

eine kurze, feierliche Veranstaltung zur Würdigung eines besonderen Anlasses, meist mit Reden oder Musik

Word origin

Feierstunde is a transparent compound of Feier and Stunde, with Stunde indicating a bounded period rather than an exact sixty-minute duration.

Usage tips

  • Feierstunde has a formal institutional register and commonly occurs in school, civic, or organizational contexts.

Other meanings

  • commemorative gatheringnoun

Opposites

  • Gedenkstundememorial servicenoun

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