das Thanksgiving
Translation
Thanksgiving
Examples
Wir feiern Thanksgiving mit der ganzen Familie.
We celebrate Thanksgiving with the whole family.
Zu Thanksgiving gibt es traditionell Truthahn.
Turkey is traditionally served for Thanksgiving.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) feiern to celebrate sth. We celebrate Thanksgiving every year.
zu ((et3)) on/for sth. What do you eat for Thanksgiving?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erntedankfest (the German equivalent, but with different traditions and date).
Etymology
A direct loanword from English, composed of 'Thanks' and 'giving', referring to the act of giving thanks.
Memory Tips
Remember this as the specific American holiday. The article is 'das', like many loanwords from English (das Handy, das Meeting).