festlich
festive, ceremonial
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈfɛst.lɪç/
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Cultural Note
Derived from 'Fest' (festival/celebration), 'festlich' describes anything ceremonial or celebratory. Germans take festive occasions seriously — dressing 'festlich' for events like Christmas dinner, weddings, or theater visits is expected. 'Festliche Kleidung' on an invitation means formal attire is required.
📝 Example Sentences
Die Dekoration ist sehr festlich.
The decoration is very festive.
Wir haben uns festlich gekleidet.
We dressed festively.
Die festliche Stimmung war wunderbar.
The festive atmosphere was wonderful.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | festlich |
| comparative | festlicher |
| predicative | festlich |
| superlative | am festlichsten |