der Fastensonntag
Translation
Lent Sunday, Sunday in Lent
Examples
Jeder Fastensonntag hat einen besonderen Namen.
Each Sunday in Lent has a special name.
Grammar Patterns
on ((Lent Sunday)) on Lent Sunday On the first Lent Sunday, we go to church.
Similar Words
Passionssonntag (Passion Sunday)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fasten' (to fast) and 'Sonntag' (Sunday). It refers to the Sundays during the fasting period of Lent.
Memory Tips
Think of it literally as a 'Fasting Sunday' within the period of Lent leading up to Easter.