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A planned, special event or occasion, often with a public or social character. The term is frequently used for concerts, festivals, sporting events, or company parties and emphasizes the experience aspect.
Die Produkteinführung wurde als großes Event für Kunden und Presse inszeniert.
The product launch was staged as a major event for customers and the press.
'Event' is a loanword from English. In German, it is used for special, planned events that often have a commercial or entertainment character.
Unsere Firma plant ein großes Event für die Mitarbeiter.
Our company is planning a big event for the employees.
Common verbs combined with 'Event' are 'ein Event organisieren' (to organize an event), 'ein Event besuchen' (to attend an event), or 'ein Event veranstalten' (to hold an event).
Wir organisieren ein Charity-Event, um Spenden zu sammeln.
We are organizing a charity event to collect donations.
The use of the word 'Event' often emphasizes the experiential character of an event. It is not just about a meeting, but about a special, often professionally staged experience.
Das Konzert war mehr als nur Musik, es war ein richtiges Event.
The concert was more than just music; it was a real event.
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Veranstaltung and Event can refer to the same planned public event. Veranstaltung sounds neutral and also fits a factual or institutional setting. Event emphasizes the special experience more and is often used in modern or promotional language.
Die Universität wirbt mit Live-Musik für das besondere Event am Samstag.
The university is promoting the special event with live music.
Die Universität informiert sachlich über die öffentliche Veranstaltung am Samstag.
The university is providing factual information about the public event on Saturday.
