Thanksgiving in German

Thanksgiving in German is Erntedank, Erntedankfest, Thanksgiving — Thanksgiving means a North American holiday for giving thanks, marked with a family feast — the fourth Thursday of November in the US, the second Monday of October in Canada.

Thanksgiving in German

Erntedank

proper noun

(Canada, US) The long weekend which includes Thanksgiving Day; Thanksgiving weekend.

Erntedankfest

proper noun

(Canada, US) The long weekend which includes Thanksgiving Day; Thanksgiving weekend.

Thanksgiving

proper noun

(Canada, US) The long weekend which includes Thanksgiving Day; Thanksgiving weekend.

Danksagung

noun

The expression of gratitude.

What does "Thanksgiving" mean?

noun A North American holiday for giving thanks, marked with a family feast — the fourth Thursday of November in the US, the second Monday of October in Canada.
"We always have turkey for Thanksgiving."
noun An expression of gratitude, or a short prayer of thanks said before a meal.
"He offered a quiet thanksgiving before eating."

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

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

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

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”.

Thanksgiving in a sentence

We always have turkey for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year.
He offered a quiet thanksgiving before eating.

Similar words in German

blessing grace gratefulness gratitude thankfulness thanks

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Thanksgiving" in German?

"Thanksgiving" in German is Erntedank, Erntedankfest, Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving means: A North American holiday for giving thanks, marked with a family feast — the fourth Thursday of November in the US, the second Monday of October in Canada.

How do you use "Thanksgiving" in a sentence?

Example: "We always have turkey for Thanksgiving." In German, "Thanksgiving" is Erntedank, Erntedankfest, Thanksgiving.

Are there other ways to say "Thanksgiving" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "Thanksgiving": Erntedank, Erntedankfest, Thanksgiving, Danksagung.

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