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Gedenkjahr

commemorative year

noun ge-DENK-yahr Rare
Time Time Expressions

Also means

jubilee year

Usage Note

Gedenkjahr is a year in which a significant historical event is commemorated, often with exhibitions and events. Das Gedenkjahr 1989 marked the fall of the Berlin Wall. Common in cultural and political contexts.

Examples

"Im Gedenkjahr wurden zahlreiche Ausstellungen organisiert."

Natural Translation

During the commemorative year numerous exhibitions were organised.

Literal Translation

In the commemorative-year were numerous exhibitions organised.

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