St. Martin's Day
der Martinstag, die Martinstage
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St. Martin's Day
November 11, when Saint Martin of Tours is commemorated in the Christian tradition. Lantern processions and other traditional customs often take place on this day, especially in Germany.
Am Martinstag ziehen die Kinder mit ihren Laternen durch das Dorf.
On St. Martin's Day, the children walk through the village with their lanterns.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Martinstage |
| genitive | des Martinstages |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Martinstag | die Martinstage |
| accusative | den Martinstag | die Martinstage |
| dative | dem Martinstag | den Martinstagen |
| genitive | des Martinstages des Martinstags | der Martinstage |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Martinstag' (St. Martin's Day) is made up of 'Martin' and 'Tag' (day). The first part refers to Saint Martin, so the word literally denotes the day commemorating him.
Am Martinstag schmücken viele Familien ihre Häuser mit Laternen.
On St. Martin's Day, many families decorate their homes with lanterns.
For an event taking place on this date, the phrase 'am Martinstag' (on St. Martin's Day) is often used. When referring to preparations or a gift for the occasion, 'zum Martinstag' (for St. Martin's Day) is also common.
Am Martinstag singen die Kinder vor den Haustüren.
On St. Martin's Day, the children sing outside people's front doors.
Die Schule plant zum Martinstag einen kleinen Laternenumzug.
The school is planning a small lantern procession for St. Martin's Day.
St. Martin's Day is particularly associated with lantern processions, 'Martinslieder' (St. Martin's songs), and 'Martinsfeuer' (St. Martin's bonfires). The customs observed can vary from place to place and from community to community.
Zum Martinstag übten die Kinder mehrere Martinslieder ein.
The children practiced several St. Martin's songs for St. Martin's Day.
