How to Say ‘A special occasion’ in German
Einen besonderen Anlass
EYE-nen buh-ZON-duh-ren AHN-lahs
[EYE-nen buh-ZON-duh-ren AHN-lahs]
Phrase Breakdown
Einen
[EYE-nen]
a
Masculine accusative form of the indefinite article ein; used because Anlass is masculine.
Wir haben Einen besonderen Anlass heute Abend.
We have a special occasion this evening.
besonderen
[buh-ZON-duh-ren]
special
An adjective describing something important or out of the ordinary.
Das ist Einen besonderen Anlass für unsere Familie.
That is a special occasion for our family.
Anlass
[AHN-lahs]
occasion
An event or reason for celebrating, such as a birthday or anniversary.
Wir nennen den Geburtstag Einen besonderen Anlass.
We call the birthday a special occasion.
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