This is the 11120th most frequent German word.
schützenfest
A traditional German marksmen's festival with shooting competitions, parades, and festivities.
Here, 'Schützenfest' is used in its most direct and common meaning: as a noun denoting a traditional festival often celebrated in German-speaking regions, associated with target shooting and local customs.
Das Schützenfest ist eine wichtige Tradition in unserer Stadt.
The marksmen's festival is an important tradition in our town.
In this sentence, 'Schützenfest' refers again to the festival but shows its influence on social activities and preparations associated with it.
Wir haben uns auf das Schützenfest vorbereitet, indem wir Kostüme gebastelt haben.
We prepared for the marksmen's festival by crafting costumes.
Here, 'Schützenfest' serves to set the temporal context for the events described, emphasizing its cultural significance and activities therein.