No. 2,231 in German
eröffnungsfeier
Opening ceremony.
In a sentence
Die Eröffnungsfeier des neuen Einkaufszentrums war spektakulär.
The opening ceremony of the new shopping center was spectacular.
Used as a noun indicating a ceremonial event marking the opening of a location or service.
Ich wurde zu der Eröffnungsfeier eingeladen und freute mich sehr darauf.
I was invited to the opening ceremony and was very much looking forward to it.
Used to describe the specific event one has been invited to.
Während der Eröffnungsfeier hielt der Direktor eine inspirierende Rede.
During the opening ceremony, the director gave an inspiring speech.
Refers to the ongoing situation marked as the opening celebration.
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