der Karneval
Translation
carnival, Mardi Gras
Examples
In Köln feiert man Karneval.
In Cologne, they celebrate Carnival.
Wir gehen zum Karnevalsumzug.
We're going to the carnival parade.
Grammar Patterns
Karneval feiern to celebrate Carnival In Köln feiert man Karneval.
Similar Words
Fasching, Fastnacht (regional terms)
Etymology
From the Italian 'carnevale', which means 'goodbye to meat', marking the start of Lent.
Memory Tips
Picture the massive celebrations in Cologne or Rio. It's a word recognized in many languages.