Christi Himmelfahrt
Translation
Ascension Day
Examples
Christi Himmelfahrt ist ein gesetzlicher Feiertag.
Ascension Day is a public holiday.
Wir feiern Christi Himmelfahrt vierzig Tage nach Ostern.
We celebrate Ascension Day forty days after Easter.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) Ascension Day Many people have the day off on Ascension Day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Auffahrt (Swiss German)
Etymology
'Christi' (genitive of Christ) + 'Himmel' (heaven) + 'Fahrt' (journey). Literally 'Christ's journey to heaven'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into three parts: 'Christi' (of Christ), 'Himmel' (heaven), and 'Fahrt' (journey).