jubilee in German
jubilee in German is Erlassjahr, Erlaßjahr, Halljahr — jubilee means a major anniversary of an event, especially the fiftieth anniversary of a coronation, wedding, or similar milestone.
jubilee in German
Erlassjahr
(countable, Jewish, _, history) A special year of emancipation supposed to be observed every fifty years, when farming was temporarily stopped, certain houses and land which had been sold could be redeemed by the original owners or their relatives, and Hebrew slaves set free. [from late 14th c.]
Erlaßjahr
(countable, Jewish, _, history) A special year of emancipation supposed to be observed every fifty years, when farming was temporarily stopped, certain houses and land which had been sold could be redeemed by the original owners or their relatives, and Hebrew slaves set free. [from late 14th c.]
Halljahr
(countable, Jewish, _, history) A special year of emancipation supposed to be observed every fifty years, when farming was temporarily stopped, certain houses and land which had been sold could be redeemed by the original owners or their relatives, and Hebrew slaves set free. [from late 14th c.]
Jobeljahr
(countable, Jewish, _, history) A special year of emancipation supposed to be observed every fifty years, when farming was temporarily stopped, certain houses and land which had been sold could be redeemed by the original owners or their relatives, and Hebrew slaves set free. [from late 14th c.]
Jubeljahr
(countable, Jewish, _, history) A special year of emancipation supposed to be observed every fifty years, when farming was temporarily stopped, certain houses and land which had been sold could be redeemed by the original owners or their relatives, and Hebrew slaves set free. [from late 14th c.]
Jubeljahr
(Roman Catholicism) A special year (originally held every hundred years, then at more frequent intervals, and now declarable by the Pope at any time and also for periods less than a year) in which plenary indulgences and remission from sin can be granted upon making a pilgrimage to Rome or other designated churches. [from 15th c.]
Jubiläum
A major anniversary of an event, particularly the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of a coronation or marriage. [from late 14th c.]
What does "jubilee" mean?
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noun A major anniversary of an event, especially the fiftieth anniversary of a coronation, wedding, or similar milestone.
"The Queen's Golden Jubilee marked fifty years on the throne."
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noun A time of celebration and rejoicing.
"The whole town turned the festival into a jubilee."
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jubilee in a sentence
- The Queen's Golden Jubilee marked fifty years on the throne.
- The couple threw a big party for their jubilee anniversary.
- The whole town turned the festival into a jubilee.
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What is "jubilee" in German?
"jubilee" in German is Erlassjahr, Erlaßjahr, Halljahr. jubilee means: A major anniversary of an event, especially the fiftieth anniversary of a coronation, wedding, or similar milestone.
How do you use "jubilee" in a sentence?
Example: "The Queen's Golden Jubilee marked fifty years on the throne." In German, "jubilee" is Erlassjahr, Erlaßjahr, Halljahr.
Are there other ways to say "jubilee" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "jubilee": Erlassjahr, Erlaßjahr, Halljahr, Jobeljahr, Jubeljahr, Jubiläum.
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