German Conversation · Level 21
89 words
German word
Fest
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛst/
Meaning
- neuter nounfestival
Example
In dieser Stadt sind die Feste im Sommer sehr bunt.
In this city, the summer festivals are very colorful.
More examples
Wir tanzen auf dem Fest bis spät in die Nacht.
We dance at the festival until late into the night.
Core concept
People gathered around a shared celebration, with food, music, or ceremony.
Common phrases
auf dem Fest tanzen
dance at the festival
ein Fest besuchen
attend a festival
Similar words
Veranstaltung: An organized event held for a specific purpose and attended by many people.
Feier: A gathering held to celebrate an occasion or achievement.
Party: A casual social gathering for friends and fun.
Definition in German
Feierliche Versammlung von Menschen zu einem bestimmten Anlass, oft mit Musik, Essen und Tanz.
Word origin
German Fest comes through earlier German forms from Latin festum, a noun for a festival or feast.
Usage tips
- Fest is neuter, so the definite article is das, and its plural is Feste.