Weihnachtsmann
derNounSanta Claus; Father Christmas
English translations
- 01
Santa Claus
- 02
Father Christmas
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine fiktive Figur, die an Weihnachten Geschenke bringt.
- English meaning
- Santa Claus
- Synonym
- Nikolaus, Christkind
- German example
- Die Kinder warteten gespannt auf den Weihnachtsmann.
- English example
- The children were eagerly awaiting Santa Claus.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Weihnachtsmann
- Plural Form
- die Weihnachtsmänner
Related words
- bescheren
to give gifts
- erwartungsvoll
Expectant
Example sentences with “Weihnachtsmann”
Der Weihnachtsmann bringt den Kindern Geschenke. (Santa Claus brings the children presents.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Weihnachtsmann' the same as 'Christkind'?
No, they are different figures. The 'Weihnachtsmann' is the secular Santa Claus, while the 'Christkind' is the traditional gift-bringer in many German-speaking regions.