celebration
The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacramentThe formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
» I arrived late for the celebration.
Ich kam zu spät zur Feier.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
We will attend the Christmas celebration in church.
Feier
пра́зднованиеprázdnovanije, торжество́toržestvó, че́ствованиеčéstvovanije
святкува́нняsvjatkuvánnja, торжество́toržestvó
the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
(countable, uncountable)The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.
The celebrations around here for Easter are enjoyable.
(countable, uncountable)The act or process of showing appreciation, joy, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
She jumped in the air in celebration of her success.
че́ствованиеčéstvovanije, прославле́ниеproslavlénije, восхвале́ниеvosxvalénije
урочи́стістьuročýstistʹ
(countable, uncountable)A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
We are having a celebration at McDonald's for my dad's new job.
Next week includes celebrations for both Martin's birthday and for his new job.
Feier, Fest, Zelebration
пра́зднованиеprázdnovanije, пра́здникprázdnik, торжество́toržestvó
святкува́нняsvjatkuvánnja, свя́тоsvjáto, урочи́стістьuročýstistʹ
Examples
122 sentencesI arrived late for the celebration.
deIch kam zu spät zur Feier.
We should have a celebration, Tom.
This isn't a time for celebration.
ruСейчас не время праздновать.
Why don't we join the celebration?
ruПочему бы нам не присоединиться к празднованию?
This is no cause for celebration.
Translations
9 languagesBy meaning 3
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Origin
From Old French celebration, from Latin celebratio. Equivalent to celebrate + -ion.From Old French celebration, from Latin celebratio. Equivalent to celebrate + -ion.
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Forms
plural: celebrations| Singular | celebration |
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regular
Synonyms
13 synonyms- any joyous diversion:festivity
- the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual:solemnizationsolemnisation
- a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event:jubilation
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
15 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable