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An Annotated German-English Glossary of Oktoberfest Terms
In this annotated glossary, you’ll find vocabulary and facts related to the Oktoberfest celebration in the Bavarian capital city of Munich.
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Oktoberfest in Munich from the German Way
adj. (adjective), adv. (adverb), , f. (feminine), lit. (literary), m. (masculine), n. (noun), pl. (plural), sl. (slang), v.i. (intrans. verb), v.t. (trans. verb)
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Oktoberfest from A to Z
A
Achterbahn, die roller coaster (ride) - See "Fahrgeschäfte" for more.
am Wiesn-Samstag on the opening Saturday of Oktoberfest
auf der Wiesn (auf der Theresienwiese) on the fairgrounds, at Oktoberfest
See "Theresienwiese" for more about "Wiesn" (below).
B
bairisch (adj) Bavarian (dialect)
im Bairischen in Bavarian dialect
Bavaria, die the Bavaria statue, Bavaria figure (see below)
Bavaria-Statue, die the Bavaria statue, the large bronze statue of the female Bavaria figure that stands on the "Wiesn"
Bayern, das Bavaria (one of Germany's 16 states)
| Bayern (Bavaria) is is one of Germany's 16 federal states (Bundesländer), and is one of the few German states that was an independent state or kingdom in earlier times. |
Bier, das beer
Bierkrug, der (-krüge) beer mug/stein/tankard
Bierzelt, das (-e) beer tent, beer hall (Oktoberfest has 14 large beer "tents" or halls)
Blasmusik, die oompah music, brass-band music
Brauerei, die (-en) (beer) brewery
Brezel, die (-n) pretzel
D
Deandl, das dirndl (dialect)
Dirndl, das dirndl (dress); girl
Dirndlkleid, das dirndl dress (traditional Bavarian costume for women)
E
Einzug der Wiesnwirte, der opening parade of brewery hosts and others on the first day of Oktoberfest
F
Fahrgeschäfte (pl.) amusement rides
| Beer is not the only attraction at Oktoberfest. One of its biggest draws is a large array of amusement rides and typical fair attractions, including die Achterbahn (roller coaster), das Riesenrad (ferris wheel), das Karussell (merry-go-round) and other attractions. |
Familiennachmittag, der family afternoon
Familientag, der family day (family-friendly Oktoberfest prices and attractions on selected afternoons, days)
Fest, das festival, celebration
Festhalle, die beer hall (Oktoberfest has 14 large beer "tents" or beer halls)
G
Gebäck, das baked goods, pastry
Girlande, die (-n) garland (decorations in beer tents)
K
Karpfen, der (-) carp (a German favorite dish on special occasions)
Karussell, das merry-go-round, carousel
Kassler, das (-) pork rib, spare rib (= Bavarian das Ripperl)
Kellner, der (-) waiter, server
Kellnerin, die (-nen) waitress, server (female)
Kettenflieger, der swing ride
König, der (-e) king
L
Litermaß, die a liter stein/tankard of beer (see below)
| Oktoberfest Beer Inflation: In 2005, a liter stein of beer (Litermaß), the standard size used for Oktoberfest and in Munich's beer halls, cost an average of 7.00 euros (about $8.50), depending on the brand of beer. At the 2011 Oktoberfest, beer drinkers had to pay a bit more than 9.00 euros (about $12.00) for a Litermaß. |
M
Maß, die a liter of beer; stein/tankard of beer (see below)
Maßkrug, der liter mug/stein/tankard
| Maßkrug: Originally the Oktoberfest beer mugs were ceramic, but in recent times they are made of glass. Too many ceramic Maßkrüge were being stolen, so the switch to glass was made. It is a crime to take a stein out of a beer hall. Souvenir steins (with special labels) are available for sale. |
München (das) Munich
Münchner Kindl, das the "Munich child," the young monk-like figure seen on the coat of arms of the city of Munich; the figure, portrayed by a real person, usually a girl, leads the opening parade for Oktoberfest.
die Mundart (-en) dialect
WEB > Münchner Kindl (Wikipedia, Deutsch)
O
Oktober, der October
Oktoberfest, das Octoberfest
O'zapft is! "It's tapped!" („Es ist angezapft!“) is the traditional Bavarian phrase used at the official opening of Oktoberfest and the tapping of the first keg.
R
Radi, der radish (dialect)
Radieschen, das radish (see below)
Rauchverbot, das smoking ban (Oktoberfest falls under Bavarian law banning smoking in bars and restaurants.)
Rettich, der radish (see below)
| Radi: Salted radish, Radi, cut into curly rings, is a popular Bavarian snack with beer. |
Riesenrad, das (-räder) ferris wheel
Ripperl, das (-) pork rib, spare rib (dialect = das Kassler)
S
Schießbude, die (-n) shooting gallery
Steckerlfisch, der (dialect) grilled fish on a stick (Fisch am Stiel)
| The Fischer Vroni beer tent at Oktoberfest specializes in fish dishes. |
T
Teufelsrad, das devil's wheel (amusement ride)
Theresienwiese, die "Teresa's meadow," the site of Oktoberfest in Munich
| The Theresienwiese, literally "Theresa's meadow," is the fairgrounds location of Oktoberfest. The locals refer to it simply as "die Wiesn." The Theresienwiese is named for Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen (1792-1854), who married crown prince Ludwig I (later King of Bavaria) on the evening of October 12, 1810. It was their wedding party that eventually became Oktoberfest. The Bavarian phrase "auf der Wiesn" means "at Oktoberfest" ("on the meadow") - referring to the 31-hectare (76.6 acres) fairgrounds in the middle of Munich. |
V
Vergnügungsbetriebe (pl.) amusement rides
W
Wiese, die meadow (short for "Theresienwiese" - see above for more)
Wiesn Märzen, das (das Märzenbier) special beer brewed for Oktoberfest, with a higher alcoholic content (6-7%) than normal beer
Wiesn, die Oktoberfest (Bavarian dialect for Wiese); the site of Oktoberfest
Wirt, der (-e) bartender (male)
Wirtin, die (-nen) bartender, barmaid
Wurst, die (Würste) sausage
X - Y - Z
zapfen (v.t.) to tap (a keg) - Also see "Ozapft is!" above.
Zelt, das (-e) tent - Also see "Bierzelt."
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