No. 1,471 in Dutch
songfestival
A "songfestival" is a song contest.
In a sentence
Het Eurovisie Songfestival is een populaire muziekwedstrijd.
The Eurovision Song Contest is a popular music competition.
Here, 'songfestival' refers to a specific event known globally for its music performances.
Wij organiseren een lokaal songfestival in onze stad.
We are organizing a local song contest in our city.
In this context, 'songfestival' is used to describe a local event, showing its flexibility in reference.
De deelnemers aan het songfestival zongen prachtige liedjes.
The participants in the song contest sang beautiful songs.
'Songfestival' here indicates an event where singing performances are central, emphasizing the musical aspect.
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