die Vernissage
Translation
vernissage, private viewing, opening reception
Examples
Ich gehe heute Abend zur Vernissage.
I'm going to the private viewing tonight.
Die Vernissage des Künstlers war ein großer Erfolg.
The artist's vernissage was a great success.
Grammar Patterns
to go to a vernissage (to go to a vernissage) I'm going to the vernissage tonight.
Similar Words
Ausstellungseröffnung (exhibition opening), Eröffnungsfeier (opening ceremony)
Etymology
From French 'vernissage' (varnishing), as painters would varnish their works the day before the exhibition opened.
Memory Tips
Think of applying the final 'varnish' to paintings right before the public viewing.