Occasion
dieNounoccasion (Swiss German/Austrian for used/second-hand car)
English translations
- 01
occasion
- 02
event
- 03
opportunity
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine günstige Gelegenheit oder ein besonderer Anlass.
- English meaning
- Opportunity
- Synonym
- Gelegenheit, Anlass
- German example
- Das ist eine gute Occasion, um Freunde zu treffen.
- English example
- This is a good opportunity to meet friends.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Occasion
- Plural Form
- die Occasionen
Related words
- Geschmeide
Jewelry, jewels
- Schamba
Shamba
- Opportunität
Opportunity refers to a favorable occasion or a suitable time to do something.
- Gehrock
Frock coat
- Gedenkmünze
A commemorative coin is a special coin issued to mark a specific occasion or to commemorate a person or event.
- Angemessenheit
appropriateness
- gelegentlich
Occasionally
- verschiedentlich
Several times, occasionally
- speziell
Special
- besondere
Special means that something is not ordinary or common, but outstanding or specific.
- Anlass
Occasion
- emeritiert
Emeritus means that a professor is retired but is allowed to keep their title.
- Frack
A tailcoat is a formal, double-breasted men's jacket for special occasions, whose tails taper to a point at the back.
- Geburtstagsfeier
A birthday party is a celebration held on the occasion of a person's birthday.
- Silbergeschirr
Silverware
- Silberbesteck
Silverware
- Festspiel
A festival performance is a theatrical or musical event that takes place as part of a festival and often celebrates a special occasion.
- Okkasionalismus
Occasionalism
- Gebrauchtwagen
Used car
- passend
Suitable
- Gelegenheitsarbeit
Occasional work is irregular, often short-term employment.
- Anlaß
Occasion
- Amblygonit
Amblygonite
- Triregnum
Triregnum
- Erzherzogshut
Archducal hat
- Schuhwerk
Footwear
- Silbergäbelchen
A silver fork is a small, fine fork made of silver, often for special occasions.
- zeitweilig
Temporary means that something only takes place for a certain period of time or occasionally.
- Zabel
Top hat
Example sentences with “Occasion”
Ich habe eine günstige Occasion gekauft. (I bought a cheap used car.)
Frequently asked questions
Why does Occasion mean used car?
In Switzerland and parts of Austria, it is the standard term for a second-hand vehicle.