Einbürgerungstest
English

Zu welchem Fest tragen Menschen in Deutschland bunte Kostüme und Masken?

Question 264 · People and society

Correct answer: A. on Rose Monday (Rosenmontag)

In German, as in the test

  1. am Rosenmontag (richtige Antwort)
  2. am Maifeiertag
  3. beim Oktoberfest
  4. an Pfingsten

English translation

At which festival do people in Germany wear colourful costumes and masks?

  1. on Rose Monday (Rosenmontag) (Correct answer)
  2. on May Day
  3. at the Oktoberfest
  4. at Pentecost (Pfingsten)

Why this is correct

Rose Monday (Rosenmontag) is the high point of carnival (Karneval, Fasching or Fastnacht), especially in the Rhineland, with parades, costumes and masks.