der Silvesterabend
Translation
New Year's Eve
Examples
Wir feiern den Silvesterabend bei Freunden.
We are celebrating New Year's Eve at a friend's house.
Was machst du am Silvesterabend?
What are you doing on New Year's Eve?
Grammar Patterns
am Silvesterabend on New Year's Eve What are you doing on New Year's Eve?
Similar Words
Heiligabend (Christmas Eve)
Etymology
From 'Silvester' (Saint Sylvester) + 'Abend' (evening). December 31st is the feast day of Saint Sylvester.
Memory Tips
Think of the festive 'Abend' (evening) on the last day of the year, named after 'Silvester'.