German word

Volksfest

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔlksˌfɛst/

Meaning

  • neuter nounfestival

Example

Im Sommer gibt es viele Volksfeste in unserer Stadt.

In summer, there are many festivals in our town.

Illustration for Volksfest (festival)

More examples

Auf dem lokalen Volksfest trafen sich Familien aus der Umgebung.

Families from the surrounding area met at the local festival.

Core concept

A town's traditional celebration brings local people together around food stalls, entertainment, and amusement rides.

Common phrases

  • lokales Volksfest

    local festival

  • auf dem Volksfest Fahrgeschäfte besuchen

    visit the rides at the festival

  • das große Volksfest

    the big festival

Similar words

Fest: An official celebration or festival held by a community or organization.
Weihnachtsmarkt: A Christmas-season market with decorated stalls and festive displays.
Jahrmarkt: An annual market or fair focused on trading and outdoor stalls.
Kirmes: A short-term fair with traveling rides, food stands, and other attractions.

Definition in German

Volksfest ist ein lokales Fest, bei dem Tradition, Essen und Schausteller zusammentreffen und das Publikum meist aus der Gemeinde stammt.

Word origin

Volksfest combines inherited Germanic Volk, meaning "people," with Fest, a word ultimately borrowed from Latin festum for a celebration.

Usage tips

  • As a neuter noun, Volksfest takes das in the singular and forms the plural Volksfeste, not Volksfests.

Other meanings

  • fairnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Volksfeststimmungfestival atmospherenoun
  • Volksfesttraditionfestival traditionnoun

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