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Osterfeuer

Easter bonfire; Easter fire

noun OS-ter-foy-er Rare
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Usage Note

Osterfeuer is the traditional bonfire lit on Easter Saturday evening, a pre-Christian custom adopted into Christian tradition in Germany. Common in rural and community settings: das Osterfeuer anzünden, ein Osterfeuer veranstalten.

Examples

"Das Osterfeuer auf dem Dorfplatz zieht jedes Jahr viele Besucher an."

Natural Translation

The Easter bonfire on the village square attracts many visitors every year.

Literal Translation

The Easter fire on the village square attracts every year many visitors.

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