In German
Frohe Ostern!
Meaning: happy Easter
Formal or informal? Warm and widely used, fitting both casual and more formal Easter greetings among German speakers, including in cards and messages.
Example sentences
FroheOstern,euchallen!
Happy Easter, everyone!
IchwünschedirfroheOstern.
I wish you a happy Easter.
FroheOsternundschöneEiersuche!
Happy Easter and happy egg hunting!
Grammar note
“Frohe” takes the plural-like “-e” ending because “Ostern” is grammatically treated as plural, similar to “Weihnachten”.
Common mistake
Don't say “Frohes Ostern” — like “Weihnachten”, “Ostern” takes the plural adjective ending: “Frohe Ostern”.
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Why is it “Frohe Ostern” and not “Frohes Ostern”?
“Ostern” behaves grammatically like a plural noun, so the adjective takes the “-e” ending: “Frohe Ostern”.
What's a common Easter tradition mentioned in greetings?
“Eiersuche” (egg hunting/egg search) is often mentioned, as painted eggs and egg hunts are a German Easter tradition.