Kirchweih
dieNounchurch consecration festival, kermis, parish fair
English translations
- 01
church consecration
- 02
parish festival
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein traditionelles Dorffest, das die Einweihung der Kirche feiert.
- English meaning
- church fair
- Synonym
- Kirmes, Jahrmarkt
- German example
- Die Kirchweih ist ein wichtiges Ereignis im Dorf.
- English example
- The church fair is an important event in the village.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Kirchweih
- Plural Form
- die Kirchweihen
Related words
- Kirchweihe
Church dedication, consecration
- Kerwe
village fair, church fair
Example sentences with “Kirchweih”
Auf der Kirchweih gab es viele Attraktionen. (There were many attractions at the parish fair.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of the word Kirchweih?
It comes from 'Kirche' (church) and 'Weihe' (consecration/dedication), referring to the anniversary celebration of a church's founding.