Jahrestag

anniversary

noun YAH-res-tahk Rare

Usage Note

Jahrestag is the standard word for the annual anniversary of any event — not just personal ones. It covers historical commemorations as well as business or political milestones: der Jahrestag der Wiedervereinigung. Compare with Jubiläum, which often implies a round-number celebration.

Examples

"Zum Jahrestag der Gründung lud das Unternehmen alle ehemaligen Mitarbeiter ein."

Natural Translation

On the anniversary of its founding, the company invited all former employees.

Literal Translation

For the year's-day of the founding, the company invited all former employees.

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