veranstalten
Translation
to organize, to host, to stage
Examples
Wir veranstalten eine große Party.
We are organizing a big party.
Die Schule veranstaltet einen Tag der offenen Tür.
The school is hosting an open day.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to organize sth. We are organizing a festival.
Similar Words
Synonyms: organisieren (to organize), ausrichten (to host), durchführen (to carry out)
Etymology
From `ver-` + `Anstalt` (institution, establishment). The idea is to create an 'establishment' or a structured event.
Memory Tips
Imagine organizing an event for an institution (`Anstalt`). The `ver-` prefix often implies doing something thoroughly.