This is the 10153rd most frequent German word.
pessach
"Pessach" is the German word for "Passover," the Jewish holiday commemorating the Exodus from Egypt.
Here, 'Pessach' is used to mention the specific Jewish holiday, emphasizing its cultural and religious context.
Das jüdische Pessach-Fest beginnt im Frühling.
The Jewish Passover holiday begins in the spring.
In this sentence, 'Pessach' refers to a specific time period, specifically the week-long celebration, in which this tradition occurs.
Wir lesen während Pessach aus der Haggada vor.
We read from the Haggadah during Passover.
Here, 'Pessach' is used to broadly describe the significance of the holiday and its associated traditions.