German word

anlässlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanlɛslɪç/

Meaning

  • prepositionon the occasion of

Example

Wir gratulierten ihm anlässlich des Geburtstags.

We congratulated him on the occasion of his birthday.

Illustration for anlässlich (on the occasion of)

More examples

Ich schickte dir eine Karte anlässlich deines Geburtstags.

I sent you a card on the occasion of your birthday.

Core concept

An event provides the setting and reason for something said or done in response to it.

Common phrases

  • anlässlich deines Geburtstags

    on the occasion of your birthday

  • anlässlich der Geburtstagsfeier

    on the occasion of the birthday party

  • anlässlich eines Besuchs

    on the occasion of a visit

Similar words

wegen: Used to state that an event or circumstance caused something.
zu: Used for a specific day, date, or occasion.
bei: Used for being present at an event or for something happening there.
aus Anlass: A formal written expression for an event serving as the occasion for something.

Definition in German

Bei einer bestimmten Gelegenheit, im Zusammenhang mit einem Ereignis gebraucht und häufig mit dem Genitiv

Word origin

The word combines Anlass with the suffix -lich, creating a form that developed from the idea of being connected with an occasion.

Usage tips

  • The following noun usually appears in the genitive after anlässlich, including with masculine and neuter nouns such as des Jubiläums.

Other meanings

  • uponpreposition

Related words

  • Anlassoccasionnoun
  • anlassbezogenoccasion-relatedadjective

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