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anniversary
The celebration of a special anniversary, often after a round number of years (e.g., 10, 25, 50 years) since an important event.
Nächstes Jahr feiert die Schule ihr 100-jähriges Jubiläum.
Next year, the school is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
'Jubiläum' (anniversary) is often combined with other nouns to specify the type of anniversary. Typical examples are 'Firmenjubiläum' (company anniversary), 'Dienstjubiläum' (work anniversary), or 'Hochzeitsjubiläum' (wedding anniversary).
Mein Kollege feiert morgen sein 20-jähriges Dienstjubiläum.
My colleague is celebrating his 20-year work anniversary tomorrow.
To state the exact year, you use the structure 'das [Zahl]-jährige Jubiläum' (the [number]-year anniversary). For round anniversaries such as 10, 25, or 50, the expression 'ein rundes Jubiläum' (a milestone anniversary) is also very common.
Die Band feiert ihr 10-jähriges Jubiläum mit einem großen Konzert.
The band is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a big concert.
The most common verb used with 'Jubiläum' (anniversary) is 'feiern' (to celebrate). You can also say that a person or company 'ihr Jubiläum hat' (is having its anniversary).
Wir feiern das Jubiläum mit allen Mitarbeitern und ihren Familien.
We are celebrating the anniversary with all employees and their families.
When congratulating someone or giving something for this occasion, you use the preposition 'zu' with the dative: 'zum Jubiläum gratulieren' (to congratulate someone on their anniversary).
Ich möchte Ihnen herzlich zum Jubiläum gratulieren.
I would like to sincerely congratulate you on your anniversary.
birthday
'Geburtstag' and 'Jubiläum' both refer to a special anniversary that can be celebrated. 'Geburtstag' is used for people and the day of their birth. 'Jubiläum' is used more for special events, companies, clubs, or long periods of time, often after 10, 25, or 50 years. A milestone birthday can sometimes be seen as a 'Jubiläum', but in everyday language, for people you almost always say 'Geburtstag'. 'Jubiläum' sounds more official and fits especially well for celebrations of an important date.
Die Werkstatt hat heute ihr 25-jähriges Jubiläum gefeiert.
The workshop celebrated its 25th anniversary today.
Im Gespräch erzählt sie, dass ihr Geburtstag schon nächste Woche ist.
In the conversation, she says that her birthday is already next week.