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Oktoberfest
German → American English
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Oktoberfest
traditionelles Volks- und Bierfest in München, das jedes Jahr im Herbst stattfindet
Das Oktoberfest in München zieht jedes Jahr Millionen von Besucherinnen und Besuchern an.Use Oktoberfest with the definite article in German: das Oktoberfest. It is the name of a specific event, so it is usually capitalized and not translated.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Oktoberfest mean in English?
Oktoberfest means the same in English: Oktoberfest. It refers to the famous beer festival in Munich.
Is Oktoberfest a common noun or a proper noun in German?
It is usually treated as a proper noun when referring to the famous Munich festival, so it is capitalized: das Oktoberfest.
How do you use Oktoberfest in a German sentence?
You can say: Wir gehen ins Oktoberfest? No—better: Wir gehen auf das Oktoberfest. In German, the common phrase is auf das Oktoberfest gehen.