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Weihnachtsmarkt

Christmas market

noun VYE-nakhts-markt Rare

Usage Note

Weihnachtsmarkt is the traditional outdoor market in the weeks before Christmas, selling seasonal food, crafts, and gifts. A central feature of German Advent culture: den Weihnachtsmarkt besuchen, auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt bummeln.

Examples

"Der Nürnberger Weihnachtsmarkt ist einer der bekanntesten in Deutschland."

Natural Translation

The Nuremberg Christmas market is one of the most famous in Germany.

Literal Translation

The Nuremberg Christmas market is one of the most famous in Germany.

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