die Mahnwache
Translation
vigil, silent protest, picket
Examples
Sie hielten eine Mahnwache für die Opfer.
They held a vigil for the victims.
Die Aktivisten organisierten eine stille Mahnwache.
The activists organized a silent vigil.
Grammar Patterns
to hold a vigil eine Mahnwache halten They are holding a vigil for the victims.
to take part in a vigil an einer Mahnwache teilnehmen Many people took part in the vigil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vigil, protest; Antonyms: celebration
Etymology
From 'mahnen' (to admonish, remind) + 'Wache' (watch, guard). A watch to remind or warn.
Memory Tips
Think of people 'watching' ('Wache') to 'admonish' ('mahnen') society about an issue.