German word

Festakt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛstˌakt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounformal ceremony

Example

Der Festakt beginnt um zehn Uhr.

The formal ceremony begins at ten o'clock.

Illustration for Festakt (formal ceremony)

More examples

Die Ministerin eröffnete den Festakt mit einer kurzen Rede.

The minister opened the formal ceremony with a short speech.

Core concept

A dignified hall with a podium, scheduled speeches, and guests marking an important occasion.

Common phrases

  • am Festakt teilnehmen

    take part in the formal ceremony

  • den Festakt eröffnen

    open the formal ceremony

  • beim Festakt eine Rede halten

    give a speech at the formal ceremony

Similar words

Feier: An informal gathering where friends or associates come together to celebrate.
Zeremonie: A formal ceremony carried out according to prescribed steps or rituals.
Veranstaltung: An organized event where participants gather for a specific purpose.
Empfang: A reception centered on welcoming guests and providing opportunities for conversation.

Definition in German

Festakt bezeichnet eine offizielle Feier oder Zeremonie mit formellem Programm und oft mit Ansprachen zu einem besonderen Anlass.

Word origin

Festakt combines German Fest, meaning celebration, with Akt, a borrowing from Latin actus meaning act or ceremony.

Usage tips

  • Festakt is masculine, so the standard form is der Festakt, with plural die Festakte.

Other meanings

  • official ceremonynoun
  • celebratory eventnoun

Opposites

  • Alltageveryday lifenoun
  • Informalitätinformalitynoun

Related words

  • Festaktredeceremonial speechnoun
  • Festaktprogrammceremony programnoun

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