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Pfingstmontag

Whit Monday, Pentecost Monday

noun PFINGST-mon-tahk Rare
Arts & Culture Religion

Usage Note

Pfingstmontag is the Monday after Pentecost (Pfingstsonntag) and a public holiday in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It marks the continuation of the Pentecost celebration, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.

Examples

"Pfingstmontag ist in Deutschland ein gesetzlicher Feiertag."

Natural Translation

Whit Monday is a statutory public holiday in Germany.

Literal Translation

Whit-Monday is in Germany a statutory holiday.

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