Carnival
der Fasching, die Faschings
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Carnival
The period before Lent when people celebrate with parades, costumes, and parties. This custom is especially widespread in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and corresponds to Carnival in other regions.
Zu Fasching verkleiden sich die Kinder gerne als Prinzessinnen und Piraten.
During Carnival, children like to dress up as princesses and pirates.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Faschings |
| genitive | des Faschings |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Fasching | die Faschings die Faschinge |
| accusative | den Fasching | die Faschings die Faschinge |
| dative | dem Fasching | den Faschings den Faschingen |
| genitive | des Faschings | der Faschings der Faschinge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Fasching' (Carnival) is used mainly in southern Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland to describe the time of festivities before Lent.
In Bayern freuen sich die Menschen schon Wochen vorher auf den Fasching.
In Bavaria, people look forward to Carnival weeks in advance.
To express that something takes place during this period, you use the preposition 'zu'. The question for this is 'Wann?' (When?). Less commonly, 'an Fasching' is also used.
Zu Fasching gibt es in vielen Dörfern bunte Umzüge.
During Carnival, there are colorful parades in many villages.
Was machst du an Fasching?
What are you doing at Carnival?
Typical activities connected with 'Fasching' (Carnival) are 'Fasching feiern' (to celebrate Carnival), 'sich verkleiden' (to dress up), and taking part in a 'Faschingsumzug' (Carnival parade).
Wir feiern jedes Jahr mit Freunden Fasching.
We celebrate Carnival with friends every year.
Am Rosenmontag findet der große Faschingsumzug statt.
The big Carnival parade takes place on Rose Monday.
carnival
Karneval and Fasching both refer to the festive season before Lent, with parades and costumes. The key difference is regional usage: Karneval is especially common outside southern Germany, while Fasching is used mainly in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. So choose the term used in your region.
In München feiern die Menschen den Fasching mit großen Umzügen und bunten Kostümen.
In Munich, people celebrate carnival with large parades and colorful costumes.
In Köln feiern die Menschen den Karneval mit großen Umzügen und bunten Kostümen.
In Cologne, people celebrate carnival with large parades and colorful costumes.
