sankthansaften

Danish

Alternative forms
  • Sankt Hans-aften (now unofficial)

Etymology

From Sankt Hans (“Saint John”) +‎ aften (“evening”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /sankthansaftən/, [sɑŋd̥ˈhansˈɑfd̥n̩]

Noun

sankthansaften c

  1. (folklore) Saint John's Eve, Midsummer (23 June, traditionally celebrated with a bonfire in Denmark)
    Synonyms: midsommer, sankthans

References
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