noun
experience
B1
Erlebnis: neuter noun meaning 'experience' or 'memorable event'. Often denotes a concrete or emotionally striking event (ein Erlebnis), unlike 'Erfahrung' which implies accumulated knowledge. Plural: Erlebnisse. Common phrases: 'ein Erlebnis haben' or 'das Erlebnis teilen'. Regular plural formation; no irregularities.
Examples
Das Konzert war ein tolles Erlebnis.
The concert was a great experience.
Die Reise nach Afrika war ein aufregendes Erlebnis.
The trip to Africa was an exciting experience.
Die Selbstorganisation machte die Reise für die Schüler zu einem Erlebnis, obwohl das Wetter schlecht war.
The self-organization made the trip an experience for the students, although the weather was bad.
Details
Mnemonics
a snapshot or small box of a memory labeled 'Erlebnis' you can open and rewatch
think of 're-live' — an Erlebnis is something you 're-live' in memory
DAS — imagine a neutral box (das) containing the experience
Notes
Erlebnis is a countable noun for a particular event or memorable occurrence (plural Erlebnisse). It often refers to notable or emotionally significant experiences rather than trivial moments.