How to Say ‘The event starts now.’ in German
Die Veranstaltung beginnt jetzt.
dee fair-AHN-shtahl-toong buh-GINT yetst
[dee fair-AHN-shtahl-toong buh-GINT yetst]
💬 Usage Tip: Die Veranstaltung is a formal and very useful word for event. In casual speech, people may also say Event, especially in creative industries.
🇩🇪 In Germany: German events often run on a precise schedule. If someone says beginnt jetzt, it often really means now—not in five relaxed minutes.
Phrase Breakdown
Die
[dee]
the
definite article for feminine singular nouns
Die Veranstaltung beginnt jetzt. Alle Gäste sind schon da.
The event begins now. All guests are already there.
Veranstaltung
[fair-AHN-shtahl-toong]
event
organized occasion such as a show, conference, or live production
Die Veranstaltung beginnt jetzt. Das Publikum wartet bereits.
The event begins now. The audience is already waiting.
beginnt
[buh-GINT]
begins
starts or commences
Die Veranstaltung beginnt jetzt. Bitte sei pünktlich an deinem Platz.
The event begins now. Please be on time at your position.
jetzt
[yetst]
now
at this moment; immediately
Die Veranstaltung beginnt jetzt. Die Türen werden geschlossen.
The event begins now. The doors are being closed.
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