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Vocabulary Entry
fastnacht
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A traditional celebration or festival that occurs before the Christian season of Lent, particularly observed in German-speaking regions.
Example Sentences
"The town's fastnacht parade featured colorful floats and lively music."
"Many people dress up in costumes during fastnacht to celebrate the end of winter."
"Fastnacht is a time for feasting and merriment before the start of Lent."
V
verb
To celebrate or participate in the fastnacht festival.
Example Sentences
"Every year, the community fastnachts with enthusiasm and joy."
"They plan to fastnacht with a series of events leading up to the main celebration."
"As winter ends, people fastnacht with music and dancing in the streets."