großer Jubel
The German phrase for "great cheers" is großer Jubel.
großer Jubel refers to loud shouts of joy and approval from a crowd of people. It is typically used in written reports or journalistic accounts to describe the reaction of a crowd, rather than as a direct exclamation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective großer (great/large) and the noun Jubel (cheers/jubilation).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes depending on its grammatical role in a sentence. It becomes großen Jubel when used in the accusative case, such as after the verb auslösen (to trigger/cause). It changes to großem Jubel when used in the dative case, such as after the preposition mit (with).
When do people say it?
In Germany, when saying Prost!, one should maintain eye contact to show respect and sincerity. It is considered bad luck to cross arms while clinking glasses, and it is also considered bad luck to cheers with water.
Did you know?
- While großer Jubel is the standard for 'great cheers', using the word Beifall instead would specifically imply the sound of clapping rather than shouting.
- If a crowd is shouting in anger or protest, a German speaker would never use Jubel, as the word strictly implies a positive, joyful emotion.
- The noun Jubel is related to the concept of 'jubilee', an English word used to mark a special anniversary or period of celebration.
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are watching a sports match on television.
- HannahHörst du das? Das ist großer Jubel!Do you hear that? That is great cheers!
- JulianJa, das Stadion bebt förmlich.Yes, the stadium is practically shaking.
- HannahSie feiern das Tor unglaublich laut.They are celebrating the goal incredibly loudly.
- JulianDas ist wirklich eine unglaubliche Stimmung.That is truly an incredible atmosphere.
