Hochzeitszug

wedding procession

noun HOKH-tsayts-tsook Rare

Usage Note

Hochzeitszug is the formal procession of the bridal party, traditionally through the village streets to the church. Regional customs vary: in some areas the procession is accompanied by music, in others by the Brauch of blocking the road.

Examples

"Der Hochzeitszug bewegte sich langsam durch die geschmückte Dorfstraße."

Natural Translation

The wedding procession moved slowly through the decorated village street.

Literal Translation

The wedding-procession moved slowly through the decorated village-street.

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