Vereinsfeier

club celebration, association party

noun fer-AINS-fai-er Rare

Usage Note

Vereinsfeier is a celebration or social gathering organised by a Verein (registered club or association), a central institution in German civic life. Such events range from annual balls to anniversary dinners and reinforce community cohesion.

Examples

"Zur Vereinsfeier kamen über hundert Mitglieder mit ihren Familien."

Natural Translation

More than a hundred members came to the club celebration with their families.

Literal Translation

To-the club-celebration came over a-hundred members with their families.

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