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wiesn
"Wiesn" refers to the Oktoberfest in Munich, derived from the German word for "meadow," where the festival takes place.
In a sentence
Wir gehen jedes Jahr auf die Wiesn und genießen das Oktoberfest.
We go to the Wiesn every year and enjoy the Oktoberfest.
The term 'Wiesn' in this context refers to the location of the Oktoberfest in Munich—a colloquial term for 'Theresienwiese'.
Die Kinder spielen auf der grünen Wiesn neben dem Bauernhof.
The children are playing on the green meadow next to the farmhouse.
Here, 'Wiesn' is used in its literal meaning, denoting a grassy field or meadow.
Das Wort 'Wiesn' ist ein typischer Ausdruck in Bayern für eine grüne Wiese oder das Oktoberfest.
The word 'Wiesn' is a typical expression in Bavaria for a green meadow or the Oktoberfest.
'Wiesn' is explained as a regional dialect term in Bavaria with both a literal and a specific cultural event-related meaning.
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