die Festspiele
Translation
festival, festival performances
Examples
Die Festspiele finden jeden Sommer statt.
The festival takes place every summer.
Wir fahren zu den Festspielen nach Salzburg.
We are going to the festival in Salzburg.
Grammar Patterns
((in+dat)) the festival in (a place) The festival in Bayreuth is world-famous.
to go to the festival Wir fahren zu den Festspielen.
Similar Words
das Festival, die Veranstaltung (event)
Etymology
From 'Fest' (festival, celebration) and 'Spiele' (plays, games). Literally 'festival plays'.
Memory Tips
Imagine special 'plays' (Spiele) being performed at a large 'festival' (Fest).