Sternsinger

derNoun

star singers; Epiphany carolers

Word details

German meaning
Kinder, die in der Zeit um den 6. Januar (Dreikönigstag) von Haus zu Haus ziehen, singen und Spenden für wohltätige Zwecke sammeln.
English meaning
star singers
Synonym
Dreikönigssänger
German example
Die Sternsinger haben heute an unserer Tür geklingelt und für Kinder in Not gesammelt.
English example
The star singers rang our doorbell today and collected donations for children in need.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Sternsinger
Plural Form
die Sternsinger

Example sentences with “Sternsinger”

  1. Die Sternsinger sammeln Spenden für Kinder in Not. (The star singers collect donations for children in need.)

Frequently asked questions

Who are the Sternsinger in German culture?

The 'Sternsinger' are children dressed as the Three Magi who go from house to house in January to bless homes and collect money for charity.