German

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Etymology

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Volk +‎ -s- +‎ Fest

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔlksˌfɛst/
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Noun

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Volksfest n (strong, genitive Volksfestes or Volksfests, plural Volksfeste)

  1. fair, festival (typically large and lasting several days)
    Coordinate terms: Jahrmarkt, Kirmes, Kerwe, Dult, Rummel

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