No. 6,874 in German
feierlichkeiten
Festivities or celebrations.
In a sentence
Die Feierlichkeiten zum Stadtjubiläum zogen viele Besucher an.
The festivities for the city's jubilee attracted many visitors.
In this sentence, 'Feierlichkeiten' is used to refer to organized festive events or celebrations, emphasizing their formal nature.
Die Feierlichkeiten dauerten die ganze Nacht, und die Menschen tanzten und sangen unter dem Sternenhimmel.
The celebrations lasted throughout the night, and people danced and sang under the starry sky.
Here, 'Feierlichkeiten' conveys the idea of a joyful social occasion, indicating the communal and prolonged festive activities.
Die lokalen Feierlichkeiten umfassen neben Musik auch Kunst und Traditionen.
The local festivities include music as well as art and traditions.
'Feierlichkeiten' in this context describes diverse cultural and communal events, showcasing the richness of traditional celebrations.
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