frohe Ostern
frohe Ostern is the German way to say happy Easter.
frohe Ostern is used as a greeting during the Easter holiday season, functioning much like the English phrase 'Merry Christmas'.
Meaning: an expression used during Easter (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the adjective frohe (happy or joyful) and the noun Ostern (Easter).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase frohe Ostern, the adjective frohe uses the feminine or plural nominative ending to agree with the plural noun Ostern.
Did you know?
- The German word Ostern and the English 'Easter' are linguistic cousins, both tied to the ancient goddess of the dawn, Austrǭ.
- In Germany, the tradition of Ostereier involves not just hiding eggs, but also dyeing them in vibrant colors to symbolize the beginning of new life.
- In some regions of Germany, people may use gesegnete Ostern instead of frohe Ostern to wish someone a 'blessed Easter'.
Examples in context
- Frohe Ostern!Happy Easter!This sentence is a simple way to say happy easter using frohe Ostern.Tatoeba #884556 by Esperantostern, translation #66762 by papabear
- Möge das Osterfest dir Freude und Hoffnung bringen.May Easter bring you joy and hope.
- Ich hoffe, dass du von Ostereiern überschüttet wirst.I hope you'll be showered with Easter eggs.
- Genieße das Osterfest mit deinen Lieben.Enjoy Easter with your loved ones.
- Ich wünsche euch frohe Ostern.I wish you all a happy Easter.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are greeting each other during the Easter holidays.
- MaximilianHallo Julia, frohe Ostern!Hello Julia, happy Easter!
- JuliaDanke, Maximilian! Dir auch frohe Ostern.Thanks, Maximilian! Happy Easter to you too.
- MaximilianHast du schon Schokoladeneier gefunden?Have you found chocolate eggs yet?
- JuliaJa, ich habe schon viele gefunden.Yes, I have already found many.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy Easter” translations and entries frohe Ostern, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ostern, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
