Jubiläum

jubilee, anniversary

noun yoo-bi-LEH-oom Rare

Origin: from Latin jubilaeus via Hebrew yobel

Also means

milestone celebration

Usage Note

Jubiläum marks a significant anniversary, typically a round number such as 25 (Silberjubiläum), 50 (Goldenes Jubiläum), or 100 years. Das Firmenjubiläum feiern = 'to celebrate the company anniversary'.

Examples

"Die Firma feiert in diesem Jahr ihr hundertjähriges Jubiläum."

Natural Translation

This year the company celebrates its hundredth anniversary.

Literal Translation

The company celebrates in this year its hundred-year anniversary.

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