No. 6,903 in German
festakt
"Festakt" in German refers to a ceremonial event or formal celebration.
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Der Festakt zur Eröffnung des neuen Museums war sehr beeindruckend.
The celebratory ceremony for the opening of the new museum was very impressive.
In this sentence, 'Festakt' refers to a formal ceremonial event organized to mark an occasion, often involving speeches and symbolic activities.
Die Universität plant einen Festakt anlässlich ihres hundertjährigen Jubiläums.
The university is planning a formal ceremony on the occasion of its hundred-year anniversary.
Here, 'Festakt' denotes an official gathering or event celebrating an important milestone or achievement.
Beim Festakt wurden mehrere verdiente Personen für ihre Arbeit geehrt.
During the celebratory ceremony, several distinguished individuals were honored for their work.
In this example, 'Festakt' is used to describe a setting where recognitions or tributes are presented as part of a formal celebration.
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