die Narrenzunft
Translation
fools' guild, carnival association
Examples
Die Narrenzunft organisiert den Umzug.
The fools' guild is organizing the parade.
Er ist Mitglied in einer Narrenzunft.
He is a member of a fools' guild.
Grammar Patterns
to join a fools' guild Er ist letztes Jahr einer Narrenzunft beigetreten.
Similar Words
der Karnevalsverein (carnival club)
Etymology
Composed of 'Narr' (fool, jester) and 'Zunft' (guild). Literally a 'fools' guild'.
Memory Tips
Picture a medieval guild ('Zunft') but for fools and jesters ('Narren'), especially active during carnival time.