homecoming in German
homecoming in German is Heimkehr, Heimkunft — homecoming means the act of coming back home.
homecoming in German
Heimkehr
Ellipsis of harvest homecoming, a traditional (street) party and/or dance near the start of the school year, at around fall mid-terms. It traditionally marks the start of harvest break, where students go home in autumn to harvest the crops on the family farms.
Heimkunft
Ellipsis of harvest homecoming, a traditional (street) party and/or dance near the start of the school year, at around fall mid-terms. It traditionally marks the start of harvest break, where students go home in autumn to harvest the crops on the family farms.
What does "homecoming" mean?
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noun The act of coming back home.
"His homecoming was saddened by the news of his mother's death the day before."
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noun (US) A school or college event built around a football match, a parade and the crowning of a Homecoming Queen.
"Many alumni come back for homecoming, and many freshmen are advised to flee."
- noun (US) Short for harvest homecoming, an autumn party or dance held near the middle of the school term, when students traditionally go home to help with the harvest.
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homecoming in a sentence
- His homecoming was saddened by the news of his mother's death the day before.
- Many alumni come back for homecoming, and many freshmen are advised to flee.
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What is "homecoming" in German?
"homecoming" in German is Heimkehr, Heimkunft. homecoming means: The act of coming back home.
Are there other ways to say "homecoming" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "homecoming": Heimkehr, Heimkunft.
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