Thanksgiving
(das) Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving
A traditional harvest festival and public holiday in the United States and Canada, when families often gather for a festive meal. In the United States, it is celebrated in November, and in Canada in October.
Zu Thanksgiving kommt in vielen amerikanischen Familien ein gebratener Truthahn auf den Tisch.
At Thanksgiving, many American families serve roast turkey.
| gender | neuter das |
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| genitive | des Thanksgiving |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | (das) Thanksgiving | – |
| accusative | (das) Thanksgiving | – |
| dative | (dem) Thanksgiving | – |
| genitive | des Thanksgiving des Thanksgivings | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The preposition 'zu' (on/at) is often used for this holiday: people say 'zu Thanksgiving' or 'an Thanksgiving'. Both forms refer to the holiday as an occasion.
Zu Thanksgiving besucht sie ihre Eltern.
At Thanksgiving, she visits her parents.
An Thanksgiving essen viele Familien gemeinsam.
At Thanksgiving, many families eat together.
Common collocations include 'Thanksgiving feiern' (to celebrate Thanksgiving), 'Thanksgiving-Essen' (Thanksgiving meal), and 'Thanksgiving-Feiertag' (Thanksgiving holiday). A festive meal and turkey are also often associated with Thanksgiving.
Die Familie feiert Thanksgiving mit einem großen Abendessen.
The family celebrates Thanksgiving with a big dinner.
The country helps you determine when it takes place: in the United States, Thanksgiving is in November, while in Canada it is in October. The holiday is often associated with family gatherings and sharing a meal.
In Kanada wird Thanksgiving schon im Oktober gefeiert.
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated as early as October.
