NOUN

Festival/ˈfɛstivl̩/festival; music festival; celebration

Festival is a German noun that means festival, music festival, or celebration. It is pronounced /ˈfɛstivl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Festivals".

Definitions

1.large and often multi-day event with artistic or cultural program(veranstaltung)

a.music or cultural event, usually lasting several days

Jedes Jahr besuchen tausende Menschen das Festival am See.Every year, thousands of people attend the festival by the lake.

b.series of performances, often with a specific motto or subject

Das Filmfestival zeigt Produktionen aus aller Welt.The film festival features productions from around the world.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Festivaldie Festivals
Genitivedes Festivalsder Festivals
Dativedem Festivalden Festivals
Accusativedas Festivaldie Festivals

Frequently asked questions

What does "Festival" mean in English?
"Festival" means festival, music festival, or celebration. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Festival"?
"Festival" is pronounced /ˈfɛstivl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Festival" der, die, or das?
"Festival" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Festival"?
The plural of "Festival" is "Festivals".
What part of speech is "Festival"?
"Festival" is a noun in German.

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