die Kirchweihe
Translation
church consecration, parish fair, kermesse
Examples
Die Kirchweihe findet jedes Jahr im Oktober statt.
The parish fair takes place every year in October.
Wir gehen zur Kirchweihe ins Nachbardorf.
We are going to the parish fair in the neighboring village.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) a parish fair We are celebrating the annual parish fair.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kirmes, Jahrmarkt, Kirchenfest
Etymology
From 'Kirche' (church) + 'Weihe' (consecration, dedication). It refers to the festival celebrating the consecration of a church.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'church-welcoming' party. 'Weihe' might sound a bit like 'way' or 'welcome'. It's the day the church was welcomed into the community.