Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When forming compound nouns related to the Advent season, a linking s is used. Examples include Adventskalender (advent calendar), Adventskerzen (advent candles) and Adventszeit (advent season). You can also refer to specific weekends using the phrase Das erste/zweite/dritte/vierte Adventswochenende for the first, second, third or fourth weekend of Advent.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔatˈvɛnt/
When do people say it?
During the season of Advent, it is common to see various traditional items such as an Adventskranz (advent wreath), Adventskerzen (advent candles) and Adventskalender (advent calendar). Other related cultural items include Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market), Weihnachtsbaum (Christmas tree), Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and Räuchermännchen (incense smoker figurine). The German word for Christmas itself is Weihnachten.
Did you know?
- The word Advent is a loanword from the Latin adventus, which originally described the arrival of a Roman emperor or a deity.
- The tradition of the Adventskranz (advent wreath) actually originated in Germany in the 19th century, specifically created by Johann Hinrich Wichern in Hamburg.
- In Germany, the Adventskalender is not just for children. Adults often exchange sophisticated calendars filled with luxury goods, wine or high-end cosmetics.
Examples in context
- In den Fenstern leuchten Adventskerzen.Advent candles shine in the windows.This sentence shows the use of Adventskerzen.Tatoeba #2199247 by freddy1, translation #9476328 by sundown
- Egal wie alt ich bin! Ich will einen Adventskalender!It doesn't matter how old I am! I want an advent calendar!This sentence expresses a desire for an Adventskalender.Tatoeba #7176408 by Esperantostern, translation #13618883 by araneo
- Hinter jedem Türchen dieses Adventskalenders verbirgt sich ein Stückchen Schokolade.A chocolate is hidden behind each door of this Advent calendar.This sentence describes the contents of an Adventskalender.Tatoeba #7024698 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6554441 by Hybrid
- Der Advent ist eine Zeit der Vorbereitung auf Weihnachten.Advent is a time of preparation for Christmas.
- In der Adventszeit herrscht eine besondere Atmosphäre.There's a special atmosphere during the Advent season.
- Frohe Adventszeit!Happy Advent season!
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Example conversation
Laura and Felix are talking about their plans for December.
- LauraFreust du dich schon auf den Advent?Are you looking forward to Advent already?
- FelixJa, ich liebe die Zeit im Advent.Yes, I love the time during Advent.
- LauraWollen wir zusammen einen Markt besuchen?Shall we visit a market together?
- FelixDas ist eine tolle Idee, Laura!That is a great idea, Laura!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Advent, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Advent, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
