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German word
Oktoberfest
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔkˈtoːbɐˌfɛst/
Meaning
- neuter nounOktoberfest
Example
Wir besuchen dieses Jahr das Oktoberfest in München.
This year, we're visiting Oktoberfest in Munich.
More examples
Auf dem Oktoberfest herrscht oft eine ausgelassene Stimmung.
At Oktoberfest, there is often a boisterous atmosphere.
Core concept
A vast Munich fairground celebration filled with beer tents, rides, traditional clothing, and live music.
Common phrases
auf dem Oktoberfest
at Oktoberfest
zum Oktoberfest
to Oktoberfest
beim Oktoberfest
at Oktoberfest
Similar words
Wiesn: A dialectal name used locally for Munich's annual beer and folk festival.
Festzelt: A spacious tent at a festival where visitors eat, drink, and enjoy live music.
Volksfest: A popular community festival mixing traditional events, stalls, rides, and entertainment.
Bierzelt: A festival tent designed mainly for serving and drinking beer.
Definition in German
Ein mehrwöchiges Fest in München, das seit 1810 gefeiert wird und vor allem für Bierzelte (Maß), Trachten und Volksmusik bekannt ist.
Word origin
The name is the German compound Oktober plus Fest, referring to the original October celebration held for the 1810 wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Therese.
Usage tips
- As a proper name, Oktoberfest is capitalized and normally takes the neuter article das, as in auf dem Oktoberfest.
Opposites
- Alltageveryday lifenoun
- Arbeitsalltagworking lifenoun
Related words
- OktoberfestzeltOktoberfest tentnoun
- OktoberfesttraditionOktoberfest traditionnoun
- OktoberfestbierOktoberfest beernoun