Nomen

der Weihnachtsmann

Father Christmas, Santa Claus

Die Kinder warten auf den Weihnachtsmann.

The children are waiting for Father Christmas.

Der Weihnachtsmann bringt die Geschenke.

Father Christmas brings the presents.

to wait for ((sb.)) Die Kinder warten auf den Weihnachtsmann.

Synonyms: Nikolaus (Saint Nicholas), Christkind (Christ child, another gift-bringer)

A compound of 'Weihnachten' (Christmas) and 'Mann' (man), literally meaning 'Christmas man'.

Remember it as the 'man' ('Mann') who comes at 'Christmas' ('Weihnachten').

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