das Himmelfahrtswochenende
Translation
Ascension weekend, Ascension Day long weekend
Examples
Wir machen am Himmelfahrtswochenende einen Kurzurlaub.
We are taking a short trip on Ascension weekend.
Grammar Patterns
[Noun] Ascension weekend Wir machen am Himmelfahrtswochenende einen Kurzurlaub.
Similar Words
Synonyms: langes Wochenende an Himmelfahrt
Etymology
Composed of 'Himmelfahrt' (Ascension) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Wochenende' (weekend). Literally 'Ascension's weekend'.
Memory Tips
The 'Wochenende' (weekend) connected to 'Himmelfahrt'. Since Ascension is a Thursday in Germany, it often creates a four-day weekend.