No. 8,419 in German
kastanienfest
A "Kastanienfest" is a "chestnut festival" in German, typically celebrating chestnuts with food, drinks, and activities.
In a sentence
Das Kastanienfest findet jedes Jahr im Herbst statt.
The chestnut festival takes place every year in autumn.
Here, 'Kastanienfest' is used as a noun referring to a specific cultural event, celebrating chestnuts.
Beim Kastanienfest gibt es viele leckere Speisen und Getränke.
At the chestnut festival, there are many delicious foods and drinks.
In this sentence, the word 'Kastanienfest' functions as the context in which the activities described occur.
Wir freuen uns schon lange auf das Kastanienfest.
We have been looking forward to the chestnut festival for a long time.
Here, 'Kastanienfest' is used in a personal anticipated event sense, reflecting excitement or sentiment toward it.
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