feiern
Translation
to celebrate, to party
Examples
Wir feiern seinen Geburtstag.
We are celebrating his birthday.
Sie feiern die ganze Nacht.
They are partying all night.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) <as sth.> to celebrate (sth.) <as sth.> We are celebrating his success.
(no object) to party We are partying on the weekend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zelebrieren, begehen; Antonyms: trauern
Etymology
From Old High German 'fīrōn' (to celebrate), related to 'Feier' (celebration).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'fiery' party or a festive 'fair' (which sounds like Feier) to remember the meaning of celebration.