Weihnachtsmann

derNoun

Santa Claus; Father Christmas

English translations

  1. 01

    Santa Claus

  2. 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

Example sentences with “Weihnachtsmann”

  1. 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.