German Conversation · Level 169
30 words
German word
Pfingsten
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpfɪŋstn̩/
Meaning
- neuter nounPentecost
Example
Wir feiern Pfingsten mit der Familie.
We celebrate Pentecost with our family.
More examples
Viele haben an Pfingsten frei.
Many people have the day off on Pentecost.
Core concept
A Christian feast traditionally represented by the Holy Spirit descending as tongues of fire.
Common phrases
an Pfingsten frei haben
have the day off on Pentecost
über Pfingsten verreisen
travel over Pentecost
Pfingsten feiern
celebrate Pentecost
Similar words
Feiertag: A recognized public day off when workplaces and schools are closed.
Fest: A festive gathering where people celebrate together, often with a meal.
Ostern: The Christian spring holiday commemorating Jesus rising from the dead.
Weihnachten: The Christian holiday marking Jesus' birth and commonly associated with family gatherings.
Definition in German
Pfingsten ist im Christentum das Fest der Ausgießung des Heiligen Geistes, das fünfzig Tage nach Ostern gefeiert wird.
Word origin
The German word Pfingsten comes through Latin pentecoste from Greek pentēkostē, meaning 'fiftieth', a reference to its place in the Easter calendar.
Usage tips
- Pfingstsonntag and Pfingstmontag specify Pentecost Sunday and Monday, while Pfingsten names the festival more generally.
Other meanings
- Whit Sundaynoun
Opposites
- Werktagweekdaynoun
Related words
- PfingstfestPentecost festivalnoun
- PfingstferienPentecost holidaysnoun