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Tag der Deutschen Einheit — Competition
German
competition/games/german/competitions/tag-der-deutschen-einheitEurope/Berlin
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Tag der Deutschen Einheit

German Unity Day commemorates the reunification of East and West Germany on October 3rd.

The Day of German Unity, a public holiday celebrating the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990.

Opens Oct 3, closes Oct 4 · 48 hours
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what Tag der Deutschen Einheit is

Tag der Deutschen Einheit, or German Unity Day, is a national holiday in Germany celebrated annually on October 3rd. This day marks the anniversary of German reunification, when the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) were officially united in 1990. The holiday is a time for Germans to reflect on their history and celebrate their unity and national identity.

Celebrations typically include official ceremonies, speeches by political leaders, and various cultural events. The main festivities often take place in a different federal state each year, with Berlin being a frequent host. The day begins with a ceremonial act in the host state, where the Federal President gives a speech. Throughout the day, there are parades, concerts, and fireworks displays. Many cities and towns also organize local events, such as street fairs, markets, and community gatherings.

what you'll learn5 domains

The pack has 36 words spread across these domains.

GreetingsCommon phrases and greetings used during German Unity Day celebrations.
Event DaySpecific activities and rituals that occur on German Unity Day.
PlacesKey locations where German Unity Day events take place.
PeopleRoles and titles of individuals involved in the celebrations.
MusicTypes of music and performances featured during the festivities.
the runthree rounds, about three minutes, unlimited practice
Round 1 · MatchPair the word with its meaning. Six pairs, one attempt each.
Round 2 · SpellType the word you hear, accents and all. Beginners see the meaning and complete the word instead.
Round 3 · MeaningSix questions on what happens at Tag der Deutschen Einheit and what it is called.
how scoring works
How you are ranked
1AccuracyEvery correct answer counts the same. Anything you leave unanswered counts as wrong.
2Time, only to break tiesTime is read only when two people have the same accuracy. It never beats a better score.
For example
1100%3:41Marta
2100%4:02Joan — same score, slower
397%2:10Núria — fastest, still third
Two separate boards
BeginnerAdvanced

Same words in both. Beginner gets more help: matching and completing. Advanced listens and spells it out unaided. Pick it in practice; it locks when you take the scored run.

One scored run

Practise as often as you like, all year. The scored run happens once, while the competition is open, and cannot be retaken.