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How to Say ‘A special occasion’ in German

Einen besonderen Anlass

EYE-nen beh-ZON-deh-ren AN-lass

[EYE-nen beh-ZON-deh-ren AN-lass]

💬 Usage Tip: After einen, the describing word ends in -en: einen besonderen Anlass. Same pattern: einen ruhigen Tisch "a quiet table".

Phrase Breakdown

Einen

[EYE-nen]

Indefinite article before a masculine accusative noun.

Example

Ich plane einen kurzen Austausch nächste Woche.

I am planning a short exchange next week.

besonderen

[beh-ZON-deh-ren]

special

Adjective for something out of the ordinary; inflected form of 'besonders'.

Example

Das ist ein besonderer Abend.

This is a special evening.

Anlass

[AN-lass]

occasion

An event or reason for celebrating.

Example

Zu welchem Anlass feiern Sie?

For what occasion are you celebrating?

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