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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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For an official launch, Eröffnung and Eröffnungsfeier can refer to the same event. Eröffnung denotes the beginning or the act itself and can also be used in a matter-of-fact way, while Eröffnungsfeier explicitly refers to the festive event accompanying it. Eröffnung fits the date or beginning; Eröffnungsfeier fits the celebration.
Die Eröffnungsfeier der Ausstellung beginnt am Samstagabend mit Musik und Reden.
The exhibition's opening ceremony begins on Saturday evening with music and speeches.
Die Eröffnung der Ausstellung findet am Samstag um zehn Uhr statt.
The exhibition opens on Saturday at ten o'clock.
