das Ostern
Translation
Easter
Examples
Frohe Ostern!
Happy Easter!
Wir feiern Ostern mit der Familie.
We celebrate Easter with the family.
Zu Ostern suchen die Kinder Eier.
At Easter, the children look for eggs.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as a holiday Ostern is a Christian holiday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Auferstehungsfest (Resurrection festival)
Etymology
From Old High German 'ōstarun', possibly related to a spring goddess 'Ostara' or the word 'Osten' (east), the direction of the rising sun, symbolizing rebirth.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'east' ('Osten'), where the sun rises. This connects to the idea of resurrection and the arrival of spring celebrated at Easter.