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Ereignis

event

noun er-EYG-nis Less Common
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Also means

occurrence

Usage Note

Ereignis is neuter despite its -nis ending, and the plural doubles the s to Ereignisse. It carries more weight than the casual Veranstaltung ('organized event'), implying something notable that simply happens.

Examples

"Das war ein großes Ereignis."

Natural Translation

That was a big event.

Literal Translation

That was a big event.

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