No. 2,469 in German
silvester
"Silvester" in German means "New Year's Eve."
In a sentence
An Silvester feiern wir das Ende des Jahres.
On New Year's Eve, we celebrate the end of the year.
In this sentence, 'Silvester' refers to the occasion of New Year’s Eve, a German tradition where people celebrate the end of the calendar year on December 31st.
Viele kaufen Feuerwerkskörper für Silvester.
Many buy fireworks for New Year's Eve.
Here, 'Silvester' again refers to New Year's Eve, emphasizing the customs and celebrations associated with the day, such as using fireworks.
Wir haben uns am Silvester Abend getroffen.
We met on New Year's Eve evening.
In this usage, 'Silvester' specifies the evening part of December 31st, emphasizing the social gatherings or events often occurring during that time.
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