Herbstfest

autumn festival

noun HAIRBST-fest Rare

Usage Note

Herbstfest is a general term for any autumn festival, from harvest fairs to wine festivals (Weinfest). It also names large folk festivals such as the Rosenheimer Herbstfest in Bavaria, and is used for school and community autumn events.

Examples

"Das jährliche Herbstfest des Dorfes zieht Besucher aus der ganzen Region an."

Natural Translation

The village's annual autumn festival attracts visitors from the entire region.

Literal Translation

The yearly autumn-festival of the village draws visitors from the whole region.

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