das Volksfest
Translation
folk festival, public festival, fair
Examples
Wir gehen am Wochenende zum Volksfest.
We are going to the folk festival on the weekend.
Das Volksfest findet jedes Jahr statt.
The folk festival takes place every year.
Grammar Patterns
((zu+3)) to go to the folk festival Wir gehen zum Volksfest.
((auf+3)) to be at the folk festival I was at the folk festival yesterday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Festival, Jahrmarkt, Kirmes
Etymology
Composed of 'Volk' (people, folk) and 'Fest' (festival, party).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'folk's fest'. Picture a large public festival like Oktoberfest.