das Silvester
Translation
New Year's Eve
Examples
Was machst du an Silvester?
What are you doing on New Year's Eve?
Wir feiern Silvester mit Freunden.
We're celebrating New Year's Eve with friends.
An Silvester gibt es ein großes Feuerwerk.
There's a big fireworks display on New Year's Eve.
Grammar Patterns
((on+date)) on New Year's Eve an Silvester We celebrate on New Year's Eve.
Similar Words
Neujahrsabend (New Year's Evening)
Etymology
Named after Pope Sylvester I, whose feast day is December 31st.
Memory Tips
Think of 'silver' fireworks on New Year's Eve to remember 'Silvester'.