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opening ceremony
A festive event with which the official opening or beginning of something (e.g., a building, an exhibition, the Olympic Games) is celebrated.
Zur Eröffnungsfeier des neuen Museums kamen viele wichtige Gäste aus Politik und Kultur.
Many important guests from politics and culture came to the opening ceremony of the new museum.
The word consists of 'Eröffnung' (opening, from the verb 'eröffnen' (to open)) and 'Feier' (celebration). The 's' in between is a linking s that connects the two parts. Literally, it is an 'opening celebration'.
Die Eröffnungsfeier des neuen Kindergartens findet am Samstag statt.
The opening ceremony of the new kindergarten takes place on Saturday.
Common verbs used with 'Eröffnungsfeier' (opening ceremony) are 'stattfinden' (to take place), 'veranstalten' (to organize/hold), 'besuchen' (to attend/visit), or 'an einer Feier teilnehmen' (to take part in a celebration).
Der Bürgermeister wird an der Eröffnungsfeier teilnehmen.
The mayor will take part in the opening ceremony.
This word is used for the official start of major events or the inauguration of public places. Well-known examples are the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games, a festival, or a new company building.
Die Eröffnungsfeier der Olympischen Spiele ist immer ein weltweites Spektakel.
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is always a worldwide spectacle.
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'die Eröffnung' and 'die Eröffnungsfeier' are very closely related. 'die Eröffnung' means the beginning itself or the official act in which something becomes accessible for the first time. 'die Eröffnungsfeier' means the celebration or event with which this beginning is celebrated. Learners can easily confuse the words because an opening is often connected with a celebration. But not every 'Eröffnung' is an 'Eröffnungsfeier'. If you mean the official start, use 'Eröffnung'. If you mean the festive program, the guests, and the celebration, use 'Eröffnungsfeier'.
Bei der Eröffnungsfeier spielte eine kleine Band im Innenhof.
A small band played in the courtyard during the opening ceremony.
Die Eröffnung der neuen Bibliothek ist für nächste Woche geplant.
The opening of the new library is planned for next week.