das Christkind
Translation
Christ child, Christkind
Examples
Das Christkind bringt die Geschenke.
The Christ child brings the presents.
Viele Kinder schreiben einen Brief an das Christkind.
Many children write a letter to the Christ child.
Grammar Patterns
das Christkind (nominative) the Christ child Das Christkind bringt die Geschenke.
((an+4)) das Christkind to the Christ child Viele Kinder schreiben einen Brief an das Christkind.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Christ child, Infant Jesus; Other figure: Weihnachtsmann (Santa Claus)
Etymology
Compounded from 'Christ' and 'Kind' (German for 'child').
Memory Tips
Literally 'Christ child'. Imagine an angelic child bringing Christmas presents, a tradition in some European regions.