deutschdictionary
noun
(A PARTICULAR TIME OR EVENT)
We are celebrating a special occasion. - Wir feiern einen besonderen Anlass.
(A REASON FOR AN ACTION OR EVENT)
The cause for the celebration was his birthday. - Der Anlass für die Feier war sein Geburtstag.
(A BASIS FOR AN ACTION OR DECISION)
The reason was an important cause. - Der Anlass war ein wichtiger Grund.