Karneval
carnival, Mardi Gras season
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈkaʁ.nə.val/
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Cultural Note
Karneval (called Fasching in Bavaria and Fastnacht in southwest Germany) is a massive celebration, especially in Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Mainz. The season officially starts on November 11 at 11:11 AM and peaks with Rosenmontag (Rose Monday) parades. During Karneval, social rules relax — strangers kiss on the cheek, bosses are mocked, and everyone is in costume.
📝 Example Sentences
Karneval wird im Rheinland groß gefeiert.
Carnival is celebrated in a big way in the Rhineland.
An Karneval verkleiden sich alle.
At carnival everyone dresses up.
Die Karnevalssaison beginnt am 11.11.
The carnival season begins on November 11th.