Kirmes

German

Etymology

From Middle High German kirmesse, contraction of kirche (“church”) + messe (“mass”).

Pronunciation

• IPA: [ˈkɪʁməs], [ˈkiɐ̯məs]

Noun

Kirmes f (genitive Kirmes, plural Kirmessen)

1. fair (celebration)

Synonyms

• Jahrmarkt