LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Holidays in S1 #1 New Year's Day

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New Year Ski Neujahrsskispringen Jumping noun

Silvesterabend New year's eve noun

Neujahrsbummel New Year’s stroll proper noun

Neujahrsansprache New Year's speech proper noun

Neujahr New Year's Day noun neuter

Neujahrstag New Year's Day noun masculine

Frohes neues Jahr! Happy New Year! sentence

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Das Neujahrsskispringen findet Am Silvesterabend trifft man sich jährlich statt. mit Familie und Freunde.

The New Year's ski jumping takes place On New Year's Eve, people get together every year. with family and friends.

Beim Neujahrsbummel findet sich Die Neujahrsansprache war dieses so manches Schnäppchen. Jahr ziemlich uninteressant.

On New Year stroll, you will find many The New Year's speech of this year was bargains. not interesting at all.

Viele Deutsche verbringen den Frohes neues Jahr an euch alle! Neujahrstag mit ihren Familien und Happy New Year to all of you! genießen einen Spaziergang in der Natur.

Many Germans spend New Year's Day with their families and enjoy a walk in nature.

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the Entry of the Wiesn-Einzug Oktoberfest Staff and proper noun Breweries

O'zapft is It's tapped phrase

Bierzelte beer tents noun neuter

Bavarian cheese Obatzter delicacy noun masculine

Weißwürste white sausages noun feminine

Märzen March beer noun neuter

Oktoberfest, lit. Wiesn "Meadow'n" noun feminine

music for brass Blasmusik instruments noun feminine

Riesenrad ferris wheel noun neuter

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Der Wiesn-Einzug hat eine lange Nach dem Ruf "O`zapft is" gilt das Tradition. Oktoberfest als eröffnet.

The Entry of the Oktoberfest Staff and Oktoberfest is considered opened after "It's Breweries has a long tradition. tapped. (O`zapft is)" is shouted out.

Die Bierzelte sind immer sehr voll. Obazda schmeckt ziemlich salzig.

The beer tents are very busy. "Bavarian cheese delicacy tastes pretty salty."

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White sausages are available all over March beer is an integral part of the Germany. Oktoberfest.

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Ländermeile country mile proper noun

Deutsche Wiedervereinigung German reunification proper noun feminine

nostalgia for aspects Ostalgie of life in East proper noun Germany

Tag der Deutschen Einheit German Unity Day noun masculine

lamp man of Ampelmännchen German pedestrian noun neuter lights

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An der Ländermeile wird jedes Jahr Die Deutsche Wiedervereinigung ein Fest zelebriert. spielte eine große Rolle in der

Geschichte Deutschlands. Every year a festival will be held at the country mile. The German reunification played a major role in the history of Germany.

Die Ostalgie hinterlässt auch in der Am 3. Oktober denken die Musik ihre Spuren. Menschen zurück an die Zeit, als

Deutschland in Ostdeutschland und Nostalgia is also leaving its mark in the Westdeutschland geteilt war. music world. On October 3rd, people think back to the time when Germany was divided into East Germany and West Germany.

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Resurrection of Auferstehung Jesus Christ phrase

Osterbräuche Easter customs noun

Ostern Easter noun neutral

Ostersonntag Easter Sunday noun masculine

Frohe Ostern! Happy Eastern! sentence

Ostereiersuche easter egg hunt noun feminine

Osterhase Easter bunny noun masculine

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Ostern gilt für die Christen als Osterbräuche unterscheiden sich Erinnerung an die Auferstehung überall auf der Welt.

Jesus von den Toten. Easter customs vary throughout the world. Eastern is for the Christians a reminder of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

Es gibt viele Osterbräuche, z. B. Frohe Ostern liebe Oma!

den Osterhasen, der Ostereier und Happy Eastern dear grandma! Osternester versteckt.

There are many Easter customs, for example the Easter bunny that hides Easter eggs and Easter nests.

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Geburt Jesu Christi birth of Jesus Christ phrase

Weihnachtsente German roast duck noun feminine

Weihnachtsgottesdie nst service noun

baby Jesus [who fulfills the role of in a proper name; neuter traditional German Christmas]

Weihnachtsmann Santa Claus noun masculine

Weihnachtsbaum noun masculine

Weihnachtsgans Christmas goose noun feminine

Heiligabend Christmas Eve proper noun masculine

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An wird die Geburt Die Weihnachtsente war dieses Jesu Christi gefeiert. Jahr einfach köstlich.

On Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ is This year, German roast duck was simply celebrated. delicious.

Kirchen sind am Das Christkind wurde unter einem Weihnachtgottestdienst immer hellen Stern geboren.

überfüllt. Baby Jesus was born under a bright Churches are always crowded on shining star. Christmas Eve service.

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Frohe Festtage Merry Christmas expression

Weihnachtsfeiertage Christmas holidays noun feminine

Weihnachten Christmas noun neutral

Frohe Weihnachten! Merry Christmas! expression

Weihnachtsgans Christmas goose noun feminine

Christstollen Christmas noun masculine

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Ich wünsche allen meinen Weihnachtsfeiertage sind da um Freunden und Familienangehörigen sich zu entspannen.

Frohe Festtage. Christmas holidays are there to relax. I wish a Merry Christmas to all of my friends and relatives.

Wir beschenken alle Stammkunden Meine Oma schenkt mir immer zu Weihnachten. selbstgestrickte Pullover zu

Weihnachten. We give presents to all loyal customers for Christmas. My grandma always gives me hand-knit pullovers for Christmas.

Frohe Weihnachten liebe Mama! Frohe Weihnachten liebe Mama!

Merry Christmas dear mom! Merry Christmas dear mom!

Christstollen ist ein beliebter Kuchen während der Weihnachtszeit.

Christmas stollen is a popular cake during the Christmas season.

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Adventskränze noun masculine

Weihnachtsmärkte Christmas markets noun masculine

Adventssonntag Sunday in Advent noun masculine

Wunschzettel wish list noun masculine

Glühwein noun; masculine, der

Secret Santa Wichteln (activity) noun neuter

baby Jesus [who fulfills the role of Christkind Santa Claus in a proper name; neuter traditional German Christmas]

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Meinen Adventskranz habe ich im Auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt gibt es Supermarkt gekauft. immer viel zu sehen.

I bought my Advent wreath at the There are always a lot to see at Christmas supermarket. markets.

Das Christkind wurde unter einem hellen Stern geboren.

Baby Jesus was born under a bright shining star.

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Guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr Happy New Year! expression

Neujahrsfeuerwerk New Years firework noun masculine

Silvester New Year's Eve noun neutral

Neujahr New Year's Day noun neuter

Brandenburger Tor Brandenburg Gate noun neutral

Frohes neues Jahr! Happy New Year! sentence

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Einen Guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr Beim Neujahrsfeuerwerk gibt es sagt man am Jahresende. leider gelegentlich Unfälle.

At the end of a year, one wishes a Happy Unfortunately, accidents happen New Year. occasionally during New Year's firework.

Das Brandenburger Tor ist ein Frohes neues Jahr an euch alle!

Symbol für die Deutsche Einheit. Happy New Year to all of you! Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of German Unity.

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Kreuzigung Jesu Crucifixion of Jesus phrase

Gründonnerstag Maundy Thursday noun masculine

Abendmahl Jesu Last Supper proper noun

Karfreitag Good Friday noun masculine

gesetzlicher Feiertag public holiday phrase masculine

Palmsonntag Palm Sunday noun masculine

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Die Kreuzigung Jesu spielt im An Gründonnerstag wird an das Christentum eine große Bedeutung. letzte Abendmahl Jesu erinnert.

The Crucifixion of Jesus plays an Maundy Thursday acts as a reminder for important role in Christianity. the last supper of Jesus Christ.

Das Abendmahl Jesu wird Karfreitag markiert den Beginn der heutzutage mit Traubensaft und Osterz eit.

Brot zelebriert. Good Friday marks the beginning of the Jesus Christ's Last Supper is celebrated Easter period. with bread and grape juice nowadays.

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Tag der Heiligen Drei Könige Epiphany noun

Christus segne May Christ bless this dieses Haus house phrase

Weihrauchbaum frankincence tree noun masculine

Dreikönigsfest Epiphany noun neuter

Kölner Dom Cologne Cathedral noun masculine

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Christus segne dieses Haus und Der Weihrauchbaum hinterlässt die da gehen ein und aus. einen angenehmen Geruch.

May Christ bless this house and all who The frankincense tree leaves an pleasing dwell in it. smell.

Am Dreikönigsfest feiert die Kirche Der Kölner Dom ist Deutschlands die Erscheinung des Herrn. meistbesuchte Sehenswürdigkeit.

On Epiphany, the church celebrates the Cologne Cathedral is Germany's most appearance of God. visited sight.

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Der erste Mai May Day proper noun

Hexen witches noun feminine

Straßenfest street festival noun neuter

Tag der Arbeit Labor Day proper noun masculine

Maibaum maypole noun masculine

Walpurgisnacht Walpurgis Night noun feminine

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Der erste Mai ist in Deutschland ein Geschichten über Hexen sind noch fester Feiertag. immer sehr verbreitet.

May Day is a fixed holiday in Germany. Stories about witches are still widely known.

Vielen Menschen nehmen am Am 1. Mai, dem Tag der Arbeit, Straßenfest teil. werden viele Demonstrationen in

Berlin abgehalten. Many people take part in the street festival. On May 1st, Labor Day, many demonstrations are held in Berlin.

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Muttertagsgeschenke Mother's Day gifts proper noun

Muttertagsgedicht Mother's Day poem proper noun

Pralinen pralines noun feminine

Muttertag Mother's Day noun masculine

Blumen flowers noun feminine

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Besondere Muttertagsgeschenke Viele Kinder schreiben ihrer Mutter sind nicht leicht zu finden. ein Muttertagsgedicht.

Special Mother's Day gifts are not easy to Many children write Mother's Day poems find. for their mother.

Pralinen sind sehr lecker aber Ich züchte Blumen auf meinem teuer. Balkon.

Pralines are really tasty but expensive. I grow flowers on my balcony.

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Fenstertag bridge day proper noun

Bierbike beer bike noun neuter

Vatertag Father's Day noun masculine

Herrentagsparty Father's Day party proper noun

verlängertes Wochenende long weekend proper noun

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In diesem Jahr gab es viele Das Bierbike sieht man im Sommer Fenstertage. öfter auf den Straßen.

This year there were a lot of bridge days. During summer, you can often see the beer bike on the streets.

Die Herrentagsparty im letzten Jahr Das verlängerte Wochenende war sehr unterhaltsam. sollten wir alle genießen.

Father's Day party of last year was really We all should enjoy our long weekend. amusing.

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Narren fools noun masculine

Alaaf, the greeting of Alaaf German Carnival phrase

Helau, the greeting Helau of German Carnival phrase

Rosenmontagszug Rose Monday parade proper noun

Rosenmontag Rose Monday proper noun masculine

Faschingsdienstag Shrove Tuesday proper noun masculine

Women's Carnival Weiberfastnacht Day (Shrove proper noun feminine Thursday)

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Tausende Narren feierten letzten "Alaaf" ist ebenfalls ein bekannter Sonntag Karneval. Karnevalsgruß.

Thousands of fools celebrated Carnival "Alaaf" is also a well-known carnival last Sunday. greeting.

Jung und Alt schunkelten beim Am Rosenmontagszug sind auch kalten Wetter am Straßenrand und viele Kinder zu sehen.

ruften einen dreifachen Helau aus. At Rose Monday parade, you can also see Young and old swayed in the cold weather many children. at the roadside and shouted three times 'Helau.'

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Aschekreuz ash cross proper noun

Bundesländer federal states proper noun

Aschermittwoch Ash Wednesday proper noun masculine

Fastenzeit Lent noun feminine

Papst pope noun masculine

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Am Aschermittwoch bekommt man Deutschland hat insgesamt 16 ein Aschekreuz an die Stirn gemalt. Bundesländer.

On Ash Wednesday, you get an ash cross Germany has 16 federal states in total. painted on your forehead.

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Besenstiele broomsticks noun masculine

Tanz in den Mai Dance into May proper name

Walpurgisnacht Walpurgis Night noun feminine

Maibaum maypole noun masculine

Hexenfeuer witches' fire noun neutral

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Hexen reiten auf Besenstielen.

Witches ride on broomsticks.

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Heilige Geist Holy Spirit proper noun

Achterbahn rollercoaster noun feminine

hand cheese with Handkäse mit Musik music proper noun

Pfingsten Pentecost noun

Riesenrad ferris wheel noun neuter

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Der Heilige Geist ist laut der Bibel Die Achterbahn ist sehr steil und die Quelle der Wahrheit. angsteinflössend.

The Holy Spirit is according to the Bible, The roller coaster is very steep and scary. the source of truth.

Handkäse mit Musik ist ein bekanntes Gericht aus Hessen.

'Hand cheese with music' is a well known dish from Hesse.

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Gedenktag commemoration day proper noun masculine

die kuppel the dome noun feminine

Nationalhymne national anthem noun feminine

Einigkeit unity noun feminine, die

Recht justice, law noun neuter, das

Freiheit freedom, liberty noun feminine, die

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Die Kuppel des Berliner Doms Er hat sein ganzes Leben lang für bietet eine bezaubernde Aussicht. die Freiheit gekämpft.

The dome of Berlin's cathedral offers an He fought for freedom throughout his life. enchanting view.

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Martinstag St. Martin's Day proper noun

Laternen lanterns noun feminine

Sankt-Martins- Paraden St. Martin's parade proper noun

Martinsgans St. Martin's goose proper noun

Bettler beggar noun masculine

fire to honor St. Martinsfeuer Martin noun neutral

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Der Martinstag ist der Gedenktag Laternen von Kindern sind immer des heiligen Sankt Martins. schön dekoriert.

St. Martin's Day is the memorial day of the Children's lanterns are always beautifully holy Saint Martin. decorated.

Sankt-Martins-Paraden finden Die Martinsgans gilt als ein jedes Jahr im November statt. Festessen.

St. Martin's parades are held every The St. Martin's goose is considered to be November. a feast.

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Buss- und Bettag Repentance Day proper noun

Feast of Christ the Christkönigsfest King phrase

Zoologischer Garten Zoological Garden proper noun

Totensonntag Sunday of the Dead noun masculine

Buße repentance noun feminine

Auferstehung resurrection noun feminine, die

Leben life noun neuter, das

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Am Buss- und Bettag sollte man Das Christkönigsfest wird am sich von der Arbeit ausruhen. letzten Sonntag des katholischen

Kirchenjahres gefeiert. On Repentance Day, you should take a rest from work. The is celebrated on the last Sunday of the Catholic .

Der Zoologische Garten in Berlin Wie kannst du dein Leben nur so ist sehr bekannt in Deutschland. wegwerfen?

The Zoological Garden in Berlin is very How can you throw your life away like that? well known in Germany.

Er hat sein ganzes Leben lang für die Freiheit gekämpft.

He fought for freedom throughout his life.

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Reformationsgottesdi Reformation Day enst Service proper noun

Reformationsbrötche Reformation Day n Bread Rolls proper noun

Neue Testament New Testament proper noun

Warte observatory noun

Reformationstag Reformation Day noun masculine

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Über 1,000 Schüler haben den Reformationsbrötchen sind eine Reformationsgottesdienst am 31. Spezialität aus Hessen.

Oktober besucht. Reformation's Day Bread roles are More than 1,000 students have attended specialty of Hessen. the Reformation Day Service on October 31.

Das Neue Testament wurde Von der Warte aus lassen sich viele usprünglich auf Griechisch verfasst. Dinge sehen.

The New Testament was originally written From the observatory, many things can be in Greek. seen.

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Nikolaustag St. Nicholas' Day proper noun

Stutenkerle man proper noun

Nikolausstiefel St. Nicholas' Boots proper noun

Knecht Ruprecht Servant Rupert proper noun

traditional German Spekulatius noun; masculine, der

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Am Nikolaustag erhalten viele Stutenkerle verteilt man während Kinder Geschenke. des Sankt Martins tag.

On St. Nicholas' Day, many children Gingerbread men are distributed during receive gifts. St. Martin's day.

Nikolausstiefel sind sehr beliebt bei Knecht Ruprecht ist der Gehilfe des Kindern. heiligen Nikolaus.

St. Nicholas' Boots are very popular Servant Rupert is the assistant of Saint among children. Nicholas.

Spekulatius wird nicht nur am Weihnachtsabend gegessen, sondern während des ganzen Jahres.

The traditional German Christmas cookie is not only eaten on Christmas Eve but during the entire year.

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Blumenschmuck floral decoration noun masculine

Harvest Festival Erntedankkrone crown proper noun

Erntedankfest Harvest Festival noun neutral

Erntekönigin Queen of Harvest noun feminine

return of livestock Almabtrieb from high alpine noun masculine summer pastures

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Der Blumenschmuck verzierte Die Kinder bastelten eine Fenster und Türen. Erntedankkrone.

Floral decorations adorned windows and The children made a Harvest Festival doors. crown.

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Rotes Herz Red Heart proper noun

Rote Rosen Red Roses proper noun

Valentinstag Valentine's Day proper noun masculine

für for preposition

you (informal, as an dich object) personal pronoun

ich; mich; mir me pronoun

Liebe love noun feminine

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Rote Herzen sind ein Symbol der Rote Rosen werden in Deutschland Liebe und Freude. am Valentinstag verschenkt.

Red Hearts are the symbol of love and Red roses are given away in Germany on happiness. Valentine's Day.

Ist das Paket für mich? Ich liebe dich.

Is that package for me? I love you.

Kann mir irgendjemand sagen, was das heißen soll?

Can anybody tell me what that's supposed to mean?

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Allerheiligen All Saints' Day proper noun

Halloween Halloween proper noun neutral

schaurig eerie adjective

düster dark adjective

Kürbis pumpkin noun masculine

Sankt saint adjective

heiliger saint adjective

Friedhof noun masculine

gruselig creepy adjective

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An Halloween werden Kürbisse Sankt Martin stellte fest, dass er ausgehöhlt. keine Geschenke mehr für die

Kinder übrig hat. On Halloween, pumpkins are hollowed out. Sankt Martin stated that he has no more gifts left for the children.

Der Papst war ein Heiliger. Friedhöfe bei Nacht sind

unheimlich. The Pope was a saint. at night are scary.

Horrorfilme sich alleine anzuschauen, kann ganz schön gruselig sein.

Watching horror movies alone; it can be very creepy.

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