juhla — meaning in English
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English meaning
- celebration noun A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
- ceremony noun A formal event held to mark or celebrate something important.
- feast noun A large, often celebratory meal.
- fest noun A gathering or event celebrating a particular theme or activity, often used informally as a suffix (e.g. "chili-fest").
- fiesta noun A festive celebration or party, especially one with cultural or religious roots in Spanish-speaking traditions.
- jubilation noun A loud, joyful celebration; a strong feeling of triumphant happiness.
- merrymaking noun Joyful festivities, especially as a celebration.
- party noun A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.
Senses
juhla is used for these senses in English:
- ceremony An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
- feast A holiday, festival, especially a religious one
- fest (in combination) A gathering for a specified reason or occasion.
- fiesta A festive occasion.
- jubilation A triumphant shouting; rejoicing; exultation.
- merrymaking Joyful festivities, especially as a celebration.
- party A social gathering, usually of invited guests, which typically involves eating, drinking, and entertainment and often held to celebrate a particular occasion. [from 1700s]
- party A gathering of acquaintances so that one of them may offer items for sale to the rest of them.
celebration — full definition
- noun A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
- noun The act of expressing joy, pride, or thanks for something.
ceremony — full definition
- noun A formal event held to mark or celebrate something important.
- noun Formal politeness or observance of set procedure.