Feierlichkeit

solemnity; ceremony, celebration

noun FOY-er-likh-kayt Rare

Usage Note

Feierlichkeit can denote either the quality of being solemn and dignified or a specific formal ceremony. The plural Feierlichkeiten almost always refers to a series of celebratory events, such as the official programme surrounding a national holiday.

Examples

"Die Feierlichkeiten zum Stadtjubiläum dauerten drei Tage lang."

Natural Translation

The celebrations for the city anniversary lasted three days.

Literal Translation

The celebrations for-the city-anniversary lasted three days long.

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