German word

Sommerfest

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɔmɐˌfɛst/

Meaning

  • neuter nounsummer party

Example

Viele Firmen veranstalten im Juli Sommerfeste.

Many companies hold summer parties in July.

Illustration for Sommerfest (summer party)

More examples

Beim Sommerfest treten oft lokale Bands auf.

At the summer party, local bands often perform.

Core concept

A relaxed celebration held during the warm season, from a neighborhood gathering to an organization's social event.

Common phrases

  • auf dem Sommerfest auftreten

    perform at the summer party

  • zum Sommerfest einladen

    invite ___ to the summer party

  • das öffentliche Sommerfest

    the public summer party

Similar words

Volksfest: A traditional large-scale festival with stalls, rides, and many visitors.
Gartenparty: A small outdoor gathering at a private home or garden for close friends.
Grillfest: A social event outdoors where barbecuing is the main activity.
Betriebsfest: A social gathering organized by a company for employees and associates.

Definition in German

Ein eher informelles Fest im Sommer, das sowohl private Partys als auch öffentliche kleine Veranstaltungen bezeichnen kann.

Word origin

Sommerfest is a transparent compound of Sommer, 'summer', and Fest, 'celebration', a German word borrowed through Latin festum.

Usage tips

  • Sommerfest is a neuter noun, so its forms include das Sommerfest, des Sommerfests, and die Sommerfeste.

Other meanings

  • summer festivalnoun
  • summer celebrationnoun

Opposites

  • Winterfestwinter festivalnoun

Related words

  • Sommerfestbesuchersummer party attendeenoun
  • Sommerfestprogrammsummer party programnoun

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