die Wiesn

the Oktoberfest (Munich) - from „Theresienwiese“, the meadow it is held on

Origin

Named after the Theresienwiese, the fairground. Locals never say „Oktoberfest“ but „auf die Wiesn gehen“.

Building blocks

Words in this expression

Examples

  • Gehst du auf die Wiesn?

    Are you going to the Oktoberfest this year?