Silvester
New Year's Eve
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/zɪlˈvɛs.tɐ/
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Cultural Note
Silvester is named after Pope Sylvester I, whose feast day falls on December 31st. Germans celebrate with Bleigießen (lead pouring to predict the future, now done with wax), Sekt (sparkling wine) at midnight, and Dinner for One — a British comedy sketch that has become a bizarre but beloved German tradition.
📝 Example Sentences
Was machst du an Silvester?
What are you doing on New Year's Eve?
An Silvester gibt es ein großes Feuerwerk.
On New Year's Eve there are big fireworks.
Wir feiern Silvester zusammen.
We're celebrating New Year's Eve together.