No. 11,929 in German
totensonntag
"Totensonntag" is a German Protestant religious holiday, known as "Sunday of the Dead," dedicated to remembering the deceased.
In a sentence
Am Totensonntag besuchen viele Menschen Friedhöfe, um ihrer verstorbenen Angehörigen zu gedenken.
On the Sunday of the Dead, many people visit cemeteries to commemorate their deceased relatives.
The word 'Totensonntag' is used as a noun referring to the German 'Sunday of the Dead', a day of remembrance for the deceased.
Der Totensonntag wird traditionell am letzten Sonntag vor der Adventszeit begangen.
The Sunday of the Dead is traditionally observed on the last Sunday before Advent.
Here, 'Totensonntag' is a subject in the sentence, highlighting its cultural relevance and timing in the German calendar.
Viele Kirchen veranstalten spezielle Gottesdienste zu Ehren des Totensonntags.
Many churches hold special services in honor of the Sunday of the Dead.
In this context, 'Totensonntag' refers to the occasion that prompts ceremonies and gatherings for remembrance.
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