der Festspielsommer
Translation
festival summer
Examples
Der Festspielsommer in Salzburg ist weltberühmt.
The festival summer in Salzburg is world-famous.
Grammar Patterns
the festival summer ((in+place)) the festival summer in a place The festival summer in Bayreuth attracts many visitors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Festivalsaison (festival season), Kultursommer (summer of culture)
Etymology
A compound of 'Fest' (festival), 'Spiel' (play), and 'Sommer' (summer).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'summer' ('Sommer') filled with festive plays ('Festspiele').