How to Say “Oktoberfest” in German

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Oktoberfest
/ɔkˈtoːbɐˌfɛst/neuter
Oktoberfest is the German word for festival.
When you want to say you are present at the event, use the preposition auf as in auf dem Oktoberfest.
Meaning: festival (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is a compound of Oktober (October) and Fest (festival).

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Bavaria, particularly in the Munich area, locals often refer to Oktoberfest with the term Wiesn.

How does it change in a sentence?

Oktoberfest is a neuter noun.

How do you pronounce it?

/ɔkˈtoːbɐˌfɛst/

When do people say it?

Prost! means Cheers!

Did you know?

  • The very first Oktoberfest in 1810 was not a beer festival but a royal wedding celebration for Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese.
  • Although the name suggests an autumn event, the modern festival actually begins in mid-September to take advantage of the warmer weather.
  • The word Fest is a cognate of the English word 'feast', though in modern German it can describe anything from a small party to a massive carnival.

Examples in context

  • Tom und Maria haben sich auf dem Oktoberfest kennengelernt.
    Tom met Mary at Oktoberfest.
    Tatoeba #11122166 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11122045 by ddnktr
  • Mich dauert nur, dass ich noch nie zum Oktoberfest in Deutschland war.
    My only regret is that I have never been to Germany for Oktoberfest.
    Tatoeba #6976477 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6712718 by Hybrid
  • Wirst du dieses Jahr zum Oktoberfest gehen?
    Are you going to Oktoberfest this year?
  • Ja, ich freue mich schon auf das Oktoberfest!
    Yes, I'm really looking forward to Oktoberfest!
  • Warst du schon auf der Wiesn?
    Have you already been to the Wiesn?
  • Ja, ich war schon einige Male auf der Wiesn.
    Yes, I've been to the Wiesn several times.
  • Das Oktoberfest findet jedes Jahr in München statt.
    The Oktoberfest takes place every year in Munich.
  • 1 more sentence on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Lukas and Sarah are planning their autumn trip.

  1. Lukas

    Wollen wir dieses Jahr zum Oktoberfest gehen?
    Do we want to go to the Oktoberfest this year?
  2. Sarah

    Ja, das klingt super, Lukas!
    Yes, that sounds great, Lukas!
  3. Lukas

    Wann fängt das Oktoberfest eigentlich an?
    When does the Oktoberfest actually start?
  4. Sarah

    Es beginnt meistens Ende September.
    It usually begins at the end of September.

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