This is the 4137th most frequent German word.
anlässlich
"Anlässlich" means "on the occasion of" in English.
The word 'anlässlich' here is used to denote a reason or occasion for an event, specifically a birthday celebration.
Anlässlich seines Geburtstages veranstaltete er eine große Feier.
On the occasion of his birthday, he organized a large celebration.
Here 'anlässlich' establishes the connection to a specific important event, explaining the context for the invitation of guests.
Anlässlich dieses bedeutsamen Ereignisses wurden viele Gäste eingeladen.
On the occasion of this significant event, many guests were invited.
In this sentence 'anlässlich' is indicating that the ceremony is taking place because of the jubilee, emphasizing the noteworthy nature of the event.