die Einweihung
Translation
inauguration, opening ceremony, housewarming
Examples
Wir feiern die Einweihung unseres neuen Hauses.
We are celebrating our new house's housewarming.
Die Einweihung des Museums findet morgen statt.
The inauguration of the museum takes place tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
the inauguration of ((sth.gen)) the inauguration of ((sth.)) The inauguration of the new city hall was a big event.
for the inauguration of ((sth.)) for the inauguration of ((sth.)) We invite you to the inauguration of our shop.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Eröffnung, Feier; Antonyms: Schließung
Etymology
From the verb 'einweihen' (to inaugurate, consecrate). Composed of 'ein-' (in) + 'weihen' (to consecrate).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the act of 'consecrating' ('weihen') a new building or office for its new purpose.