Fasching
derNouncarnival; Mardi Gras; Shrovetide
English translations
- 01
carnival
- 02
carnivals
Word details
- German meaning
- Fasching ist die Zeit vor der Fastenzeit, in der ausgelassene Feste gefeiert werden.
- English meaning
- Carnival
- Synonym
- Karneval, Fastnacht
- German example
- Wir verkleiden uns jedes Jahr für den Fasching.
- English example
- We dress up every year for Carnival.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Fasching
- Plural Form
- die Faschings
Related words
- Damenwahl
Ladies' choice refers to a dance event where women ask men to dance.
- karnevalistisch
Carnivalesque
- Karneval
Carnival
- Rosenmontag
Rose Monday
- Fastnacht
Carnival
- Hexe
Witch
Example sentences with “Fasching”
Im Fasching verkleiden sich viele Menschen. (During carnival, many people dress up in costumes.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Fasching the same as Karneval?
Yes, they are regional synonyms. 'Fasching' is primarily used in Bavaria and Austria, while 'Karneval' is common in the Rhineland and Northern Germany.