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rave
A large dance event, often lasting all night, with electronic music, especially techno, house, or trance. Elaborate light and laser shows are often characteristic as well.
Am Wochenende findet in einer alten Fabrikhalle ein riesiger Rave mit internationalen DJs statt.
A huge rave with international DJs is taking place in an old factory hall this weekend.
'Rave' is a loanword from English and is pronounced the same way in German. Since the 1990s, it has become established as a term for large parties with electronic music.
Die Technokultur brachte die ersten großen Raves nach Deutschland.
Techno culture brought the first big raves to Germany.
Certain verbs are often used in connection with 'Rave' (rave). You say 'auf einen Rave gehen' (to go to a rave), and a party 'findet statt' (takes place) or is 'veranstaltet' (organized / held).
Gehst du am Samstag auch auf den Rave am See?
Are you going to the rave by the lake on Saturday too?
Raves often take place in unusual locations that were not built as classic clubs. Typical examples include old industrial buildings, forests, or open fields ('Open-Air-Rave' = open-air rave).
Der illegale Rave im Wald wurde von der Polizei aufgelöst.
The illegal rave in the forest was broken up by the police.
party
'die Party' and 'der Rave' both have to do with celebrating, music, and dancing. However, 'die Party' is much more general and can be private, small, or calm. 'der Rave' means a specific kind of dance event, usually large, long, and with electronic music such as techno. The words can be confused because a rave can also seem like a party. When it is about electronic music, nighttime, dancing, and often light effects, 'Rave' is more precise. For normal celebrations, you are more likely to use 'Party'.
Wir waren am Wochenende auf einem Rave und haben bis zum Morgen getanzt.
We went to a rave at the weekend and danced until morning.
Bei den Nachbarn war gestern eine Party mit Essen und lauter Musik.
The neighbors had a party yesterday with food and loud music.