der Erntedank
Translation
harvest festival, Thanksgiving
Examples
Wir feiern Erntedank in der Kirche.
We celebrate the harvest festival in the church.
Zu Erntedank schmückt man den Altar.
For the harvest festival, the altar is decorated.
Grammar Patterns
to celebrate Erntedank (harvest festival) Wir feiern jedes Jahr Erntedank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erntefest (harvest festival)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ernte' (harvest) and 'Dank' (thanks). It literally means 'harvest thanks'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'giving thanks for the harvest'. The two parts of the word make its meaning very clear.