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An organized, time-limited event in which a group of people participates, such as a concert, conference, festival, or sporting event.
Die Veranstaltung findet wegen des schlechten Wetters im Saal statt.
The event is taking place in the hall because of the bad weather.
The noun 'Veranstaltung' (event) comes from the verb 'veranstalten' (to organize or hold). The ending '-ung' is a typical way in German to form a noun from a verb.
Die Schule veranstaltet jedes Jahr ein Sommerfest.
The school holds a summer festival every year.
Common verbs used with 'Veranstaltung' (event) are 'stattfinden' (to take place) for the event itself, as well as 'besuchen' (to attend), 'organisieren' (to organize), or 'absagen' (to cancel) for people's actions.
Wegen des Sturms mussten wir die Veranstaltung leider absagen.
Because of the storm, we unfortunately had to cancel the event.
When you participate in an event, you use the preposition 'an' followed by the dative. So you say 'an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen' (to participate in an event).
Wie viele Personen haben an der Veranstaltung teilgenommen?
How many people participated in the event?
party
'Party' and 'Veranstaltung' can both mean an organized gathering with several people. However, 'Party' fits especially when people are celebrating, often with music, food, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. 'Veranstaltung' is more general and more neutral. It can also include a concert, a lecture, a sporting event, or a conference. Learners may confuse the words because a party is also a type of event. But not every event is a party. When fun and celebration are the focus, 'Party' sounds more natural. When speaking generally or more officially about a planned event, 'Veranstaltung' fits better.
Im Sportverein beginnt heute eine Veranstaltung für neue Mitglieder.
An event for new members starts today at the sports club.
Am Samstag macht Lena eine Party mit Musik und vielen Freunden.
On Saturday, Lena is having a party with music and lots of friends.