der Advent
Translation
Advent
Examples
Im Advent zünden wir Kerzen an.
During Advent, we light candles.
Der erste Advent ist bald.
The first Sunday of Advent is soon.
Grammar Patterns
in/during Advent im Advent We bake cookies during Advent.
the first/second Sunday of Advent der erste/zweite Advent On the first Sunday of Advent, we go to the Christmas market.
Similar Words
die Vorweihnachtszeit (pre-Christmas period)
Etymology
From Latin 'adventus', meaning 'arrival' or 'coming', referring to the arrival of Christ.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'advent' of a special time. It's a cognate with the English word.