die Fachmesse
Translation
trade fair, trade show, specialized exhibition
Examples
Wir besuchen die Fachmesse in Hannover.
We are visiting the trade fair in Hanover.
Auf der Fachmesse werden neue Produkte vorgestellt.
New products are presented at the trade fair.
Grammar Patterns
eine Fachmesse besuchen to visit a trade fair Many companies visit the annual trade fair.
auf+3 einer Fachmesse sein to be at a trade fair He is at a trade fair for technology.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Ausstellung (exhibition), die Handelsmesse (trade fair)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fach' (trade, specialty) and 'Messe' (fair). It's a fair focused on a particular professional field.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'Fach' (trade) 'Messe' (fair). It's not a general fair, but one for a specific industry.