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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
A Party is generally a celebration with music, dancing, or food. A Rave is more specific: it is usually a large, long dance event with electronic music. So Party is suitable for any kind of celebration, while Rave is used for a nighttime techno event.
Am Samstag gehen wir zu einem Rave mit Techno, der bis zum Morgen dauert.
We’re going to a rave with techno music on Saturday, and it will last until morning.
Am Samstag gehen wir zu einer Party mit Musik und Tanz.
We’re going to a party with music and dancing on Saturday.
