das Festspiel
Translation
festival, festival performance
Examples
Die Bayreuther Festspiele sind weltberühmt.
The Bayreuth Festival is world-famous.
Wir besuchen jedes Jahr ein Festspiel in Salzburg.
We visit a festival in Salzburg every year.
Grammar Patterns
to visit ((a festival)) ein Festspiel besuchen The Salzburg Festival is worth a visit.
Similar Words
Festival, performance, event
Etymology
Composed of 'Fest' (festival, celebration) and 'Spiel' (play, performance). Literally 'festival play'.
Memory Tips
Think of a special 'play' (Spiel) held during a 'festivity' (Fest). This connects it to major arts festivals like those for opera or theatre.