rite of passage in German

rite of passage in German is Übergangsritus, Erwachsenwerden, Initiation.

rite of passage in German

Übergangsritus

noun

(cultural anthropology) A ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a passage or transition from one stage of a person's life to another.

Erwachsenwerden

noun

(cultural anthropology) A ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a passage or transition from one stage of a person's life to another.

Initiation

noun

(cultural anthropology) A ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a passage or transition from one stage of a person's life to another.

Initiationsritus

noun

(cultural anthropology) A ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a passage or transition from one stage of a person's life to another.

Passageritus

noun

(cultural anthropology) A ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a passage or transition from one stage of a person's life to another.

Übergangsritual

noun

(cultural anthropology) A ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a passage or transition from one stage of a person's life to another.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "rite of passage" in German?

"rite of passage" in German is Übergangsritus, Erwachsenwerden, Initiation.

Are there other ways to say "rite of passage" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "rite of passage": Übergangsritus, Erwachsenwerden, Initiation, Initiationsritus, Passageritus, Übergangsritual.

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