Martinstag
St. Martin's Day is translated into German as Martinstag.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Swabia, the regional variation Sankt Mätes is used.
When do people say it?
St. Martin's Day is a traditional holiday celebrated on November 11th, often involving lantern processions for children.
Did you know?
- In some parts of Germany, the custom of 'Martinsreiten' involves riders dressing up and riding horses through the village on Martinstag.
- In some regions, people celebrate by eating Martinsgans, a roasted goose, which has become the culinary symbol of the day.
- The name Martinstag honors Saint Martin of Tours, a Roman soldier whose legendary act of sharing his cloak is central to the holiday's spirit.
Examples in context
- Wirst du am Martinstag eine Martinsgans essen?Will you eat a roasted goose on St. Martin's Day?
- Wann ist Martinstag?When is St. Martin's Day?
- Martinstag ist immer am 11. November.St. Martin's Day is always on November 11th.
- Wir feiern heute Martinstag.We are celebrating St. Martin's Day today.
- Was machst du am Martinstag?What are you doing on St. Martin's Day?
- Der Martinstag ist im November.St. Martin's Day is in November.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for the upcoming holiday.
- SarahWirst du diesen Martinstag einen Laternenumzug machen?Will you do a lantern parade this St. Martin's Day?
- MaximilianJa, ich gehe mit meinem Sohn zum Martinstag-Fest.Yes, I am going to the St. Martin's Day festival with my son.
- SarahDas klingt nach einem tollen Plan für ihn.That sounds like a great plan for him.
- MaximilianStimmt, er freut sich schon sehr darauf.True, he is already looking forward to it very much.
