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das Festzelt

marquee, party tent, beer tent

Auf dem Oktoberfest stehen viele große Festzelte.

There are many large beer tents at the Oktoberfest.

Für die Hochzeit haben wir ein Festzelt gemietet.

We rented a marquee for the wedding.

((as subject)) The marquee is huge. Das Festzelt ist riesig.

((as accusative object)) They are setting up the marquee. Sie bauen das Festzelt auf.

((with preposition+dative)) The band is playing in the marquee. Die Band spielt im Festzelt.

Synonyms: Bierzelt (beer tent), Partyzelt (party tent)

A compound noun from 'Fest' (festival, party) + 'Zelt' (tent). Literally a 'festival tent'.

A very straightforward compound word. Just picture a 'Fest' (party) happening inside a 'Zelt' (tent).

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