🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Festmahl

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fɛstmaːl

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Holiday Meal/ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ miːl/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Das Festmahl wurde mit viel Liebe zubereitet."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A special meal prepared and enjoyed during a holiday or festive occasion.

    "Every Thanksgiving, our family gathers for a holiday meal filled with turkey and all the trimmings."
  2. 2

    A meal that is part of a traditional celebration or observance.

    "The holiday meal included traditional dishes that have been passed down through generations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'holiday' originates from the Old English 'haligdæg', meaning 'holy day', which referred to religious observances. 'Meal' comes from the Old English 'mælum', meaning 'a portion of food'. Together, 'holiday meal' evolved to signify special meals associated with celebrations or significant days.

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