der Weihnachtsmann
Translation
Father Christmas, Santa Claus
Examples
Die Kinder warten auf den Weihnachtsmann.
The children are waiting for Father Christmas.
Der Weihnachtsmann bringt die Geschenke.
Father Christmas brings the presents.
Grammar Patterns
to wait for ((sb.)) Die Kinder warten auf den Weihnachtsmann.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nikolaus (Saint Nicholas), Christkind (Christ child, another gift-bringer)
Etymology
A compound of 'Weihnachten' (Christmas) and 'Mann' (man), literally meaning 'Christmas man'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the 'man' ('Mann') who comes at 'Christmas' ('Weihnachten').