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Feier — 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.
  • function noun The purpose something serves or the job it does.
  • merrymaking noun Cheerful festivity, especially when marking a celebration.
  • party noun A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.
  • revel verb To take great delight or pleasure in something.
  • revelry noun Loud, lively celebration or merry-making.

Senses

Feier is used for these senses in English:

  • celebration The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
  • celebration A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
  • ceremony An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
  • function An official or social occasion.
  • 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.
  • revel An instance of merrymaking; a celebration.

celebration — full definition

  1. noun A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
  2. noun The act of expressing joy, pride, or thanks for something.

ceremony — full definition

  1. noun A formal event held to mark or celebrate something important.
  2. noun Formal politeness or observance of set procedure.
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