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Geburtstagsparty
🎉 What does 'die Geburtstagsparty' mean?
Die Geburtstagsparty (feminine noun) refers to a celebration held on the occasion of someone's birthday. It's a social event with guests, often featuring cake, presents, and music.
The word is a compound of Geburtstag (der Geburtstag - the birthday) and Party (die Party - the party). Since 'Party' is feminine (die Party), the compound word 'Geburtstagsparty' is also feminine: die Geburtstagsparty.
It's a common and rather informal word, often used synonymously with 'Geburtstagsfeier', although 'Party' might suggest a slightly more modern or casual character.
🧐 Grammar Check: die Geburtstagsparty
The noun 'Geburtstagsparty' is feminine. The article is therefore 'die'. It is declined as follows:
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Geburtstagsparty |
| Genitive | der | Geburtstagsparty |
| Dative | der | Geburtstagsparty |
| Accusative | die | Geburtstagsparty |
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Geburtstagspartys |
| Genitive | der | Geburtstagspartys |
| Dative | den | Geburtstagspartys |
| Accusative | die | Geburtstagspartys |
Example Sentences
- Die Geburtstagsparty meiner Tochter war ein großer Erfolg. (My daughter's birthday party was a great success.)
- Wir planen eine Überraschungs-Geburtstagsparty für Oma. (We are planning a surprise birthday party for Grandma.)
- Zu meiner Geburtstagsparty lade ich alle meine Freunde ein. (I'm inviting all my friends to my birthday party.)
- Erinnerst du dich an die lustigen Spiele auf seiner letzten Geburtstagsparty? (Do you remember the fun games at his last birthday party?)
- Wegen des schlechten Wetters mussten wir die Geburtstagsparty nach drinnen verlegen. (Because of the bad weather, we had to move the birthday party indoors.)
💬 Everyday Usage of Geburtstagsparty
The term 'Geburtstagsparty' is frequently used in informal contexts, especially among younger people or when describing a casual celebration. It's very common in everyday language.
- Typical situations: Invitations, conversations about past or future celebrations, organizing a party.
- Synonyms: 'Geburtstagsfeier' is a very close synonym and often sounds a bit more formal or traditional. 'Geburtstagsfest' is also possible but less common for a typical private celebration.
- Distinction: A 'Party' can be any kind of celebration; a 'Geburtstagsparty' is specifically for a birthday.
🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids
Article Aid: Remember 'die Party' (the party). Since a Geburtstagsparty is a type of party, it takes the feminine article: die Geburtstagsparty. Think 'the party' requires 'die'!
Meaning Aid: Imagine throwing a big Party for your Geburtstag (birthday), with cake, gifts, and fun – that's the Geburtstagsparty!
🔄 Similar and Opposing Terms
Synonyms (Similar Meaning)
- Geburtstagsfeier (die): The most common synonym, often interchangeable, sometimes sounds slightly more formal. (Birthday celebration)
- Geburtstagsfest (das): Less common for private parties, more for larger, official events. (Birthday festival/feast)
- Geburtstagsfete (die): Colloquial, emphasizes the party aspect. (Birthday bash)
- Geburtstagsumtrunk (der): A smaller, often shorter gathering, usually just for drinks. (Birthday drinks)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
There isn't a direct antonym. One could name events that represent the opposite of a celebration:
- Alltag (der): Everyday life, non-festive routine.
- Arbeitstag (der): Workday, focus on work instead of celebration.
- Trauerfeier (die): A ceremony for a sad occasion, a funeral or memorial service.
⚠️ Potential Confusion
😄 A Little Joke
Warum nehmen Skelette nie an Geburtstagspartys teil?
Sie haben niemanden zum Mitgehen!
Translation: Why do skeletons never attend birthday parties? - They have no body to go with! 😉
🎂 A Party Poem
Die Einladung flattert ins Haus,
zur Geburtstagsparty, welch ein Schmaus!
Mit Kuchen, Kerzen, hellem Schein,
so soll ein schöner Geburtstag sein.
Musik erklingt, die Stimmung steigt,
die Freude alle Sorgen zeigt.
Geschenke gibt's und Lachen pur,
die beste Party auf der Flur!
Translation:
The invitation flutters into the house,
for the birthday party, what a feast!
With cake, candles, bright light,
that's how a lovely birthday should be.
Music plays, the mood rises,
joy banishes all worries.
There are gifts and pure laughter,
the best party in the hallway!
❓ Riddle Time
Ich komme einmal jedes Jahr,
mit Kuchen, Liedern, Gästeschar.
Geschenke werden ausgepackt,
es wird getanzt, gespielt, gelacht.
Man feiert dich, den Ehrengast,
weil du heut' deinen Ehrentag hast.
Was bin ich?
Translation:
I come once every year,
with cake, songs, a crowd of guests.
Presents are unwrapped,
there's dancing, playing, laughing.
You, the guest of honor, are celebrated,
because today is your special day.
What am I?
Answer: Die Geburtstagsparty (The birthday party)
✨ Other Information
Word Composition
The word 'Geburtstagsparty' is a compound noun, composed of:
- der Geburtstag: The birthday.
- die Party: A (often informal) celebration, party (loanword from English).
The gender of a compound noun in German is determined by the last word (the 'Grundwort'), which here is 'Party' (feminine), hence 'die Geburtstagsparty'.
Cultural Context
Birthday parties (Geburtstagspartys) are widespread in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and are an important social occasion, especially for children, but also for adults.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Geburtstagsparty?
The word 'Geburtstagsparty' is feminine. The correct article is always die (die Geburtstagsparty, der Geburtstagsparty, der Geburtstagsparty, die Geburtstagsparty). It is composed of 'Geburtstag' (birthday) and 'Party' (party), where 'die Party' determines the article.