zelebrieren
Translation
to celebrate, to officiate, to perform solemnly
Examples
Der Priester zelebriert die Messe.
The priest officiates the mass.
Wir zelebrieren unseren Erfolg.
We are celebrating our success.
Er zelebriert sein morgendliches Kaffeetrinken.
He makes a ceremony out of his morning coffee.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to celebrate/officiate sth. The priest officiates the mass.
Similar Words
Synonyms: feiern, begehen; Antonyms: ignorieren
Etymology
From Latin 'celebrare' (to frequent, to celebrate). Cognate with English 'celebrate'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a more formal, ritualistic version of 'celebrate'. Imagine a 'celebrity' celebrating something grandly.