German word

Jubilar

Pronunciation

IPA/jubiˈlaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounguest of honor

Example

Bei der Feier war der Jubilar im Mittelpunkt.

At the celebration, the guest of honor was the center of attention.

Illustration for Jubilar (guest of honor)

More examples

Am Eingang begrüßte man den Jubilar persönlich.

At the entrance, people personally welcomed the guest of honor.

Core concept

A celebrated anniversary figure stands at the center of a gathering, receiving attention, congratulations, and often flowers.

Common phrases

  • dem Jubilar Blumen überreichen

    present flowers to the guest of honor

  • den Jubilar begrüßen

    welcome the guest of honor

Similar words

Geburtstagskind: A casual term for the person at the center of a birthday celebration.
Ehrengast: A distinguished guest specially invited and prominently honored at an event.
Jubilarin: The female honoree at a formal celebration.

Definition in German

Person, die an einem Jubiläum oder an einem besonderen Geburtstag im Zentrum der Feier steht und geehrt wird

Word origin

The German noun Jubilar is formed from Jubiläum with the person-denoting suffix -ar, designating the person honored at the celebration.

Usage tips

  • Jubilar is masculine, with the feminine form Jubilarin and the plural form Jubilare.

Other meanings

  • celebrantnoun

Opposites

  • Trauerndemournernoun

Related words

  • Jubilarinfemale guest of honornoun

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