das Richtfest
Translation
topping-out ceremony
Examples
Morgen feiern wir das Richtfest für unser Haus.
Tomorrow we're celebrating the topping-out ceremony for our house.
Alle Handwerker sind zum Richtfest eingeladen.
All the craftsmen are invited to the topping-out ceremony.
Grammar Patterns
to celebrate the topping-out ceremony (das Richtfest feiern) We are celebrating the topping-out ceremony tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufschlagfest, Hebefeier (regional)
Etymology
From 'richten' (here: to erect, set up) + 'Fest' (party, festival). It's the party for erecting the roof truss.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'party' (Fest) for when the roof structure is 'erected' (gerichtet).