Nomen

der Weihnachtsmann

Santa Claus

Die Kinder warten auf den Weihnachtsmann.

The children are waiting for Santa Claus.

Der Weihnachtsmann bringt die Geschenke.

Santa Claus 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'.

Think of the 'man' ('Mann') associated with 'Christmas' ('Weihnachten').

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