das Ereignis
Translation
event, occurrence, incident
Examples
Die Hochzeit war ein großes Ereignis.
The wedding was a big event.
Das war ein unerwartetes Ereignis.
That was an unexpected event.
Grammar Patterns
a historic ((event)) a historic event
((an event)) takes place The event takes place tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geschehnis (occurrence), Vorkommnis (incident), Vorfall (incident)
Etymology
From the verb sich ereignen (to happen). The prefix er- often indicates a result, and it's related to Auge (eye), suggesting something that 'appears before the eyes'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'event' as something that 'arises' (er-) and becomes its 'own' (eigen) unique happening.