Feuerwerk

fireworks

noun FOY-er-verk Rare

Also means

dazzling display (figurative)

Usage Note

Feuerwerk denotes a fireworks display, a fixture of German celebrations such as New Year (Silvester) and town festivals. Figuratively it describes any brilliant, spectacular performance — ein Feuerwerk an Ideen (a burst of ideas).

Examples

"Das Feuerwerk zu Silvester war von der Brücke aus gut zu sehen."

Natural Translation

The New Year's fireworks were clearly visible from the bridge.

Literal Translation

The fireworks for New-Year's-Eve was from the bridge out well to see.

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