wedding reception
die Hochzeitsfeier, die Hochzeitsfeiern
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wedding reception
A celebration held for a wedding, where the newlyweds celebrate their marriage with family and friends.
Die Hochzeitsfeier findet am Samstag in einem Gasthof statt.
The wedding reception is taking place at an inn on Saturday.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hochzeitsfeiern |
| genitive | der Hochzeitsfeier |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Hochzeitsfeier | die Hochzeitsfeiern |
| accusative | die Hochzeitsfeier | die Hochzeitsfeiern |
| dative | der Hochzeitsfeier | den Hochzeitsfeiern |
| genitive | der Hochzeitsfeier | der Hochzeitsfeiern |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Hochzeitsfeier' (wedding reception) consists of 'Hochzeit' (wedding) and 'Feier' (celebration). The two words are connected by a linking -s; the second part shows that it refers to an event.
Für die Hochzeitsfeier haben wir einen großen Saal gemietet.
We rented a large hall for the wedding reception.
For attending the event, 'auf einer Hochzeitsfeier' (at a wedding reception) is typical. When referring to an invitation, use 'zu einer Hochzeitsfeier' (to a wedding reception); in both expressions, the dative is used.
Wir haben uns auf einer Hochzeitsfeier kennengelernt.
We met at a wedding reception.
Meine Nachbarin hat mich zu ihrer Hochzeitsfeier eingeladen.
My neighbor invited me to her wedding reception.
Common collocations include 'eine Hochzeitsfeier planen' (to plan a wedding reception), 'eine Hochzeitsfeier ausrichten' (to host a wedding reception), and 'eine Hochzeitsfeier organisieren' (to organize a wedding reception). 'Ausrichten' emphasizes responsibility for preparing and carrying out the event.
Das Paar richtet seine Hochzeitsfeier im Garten der Eltern aus.
The couple is hosting their wedding reception in the parents' garden.
