die Leckerei
Translation
treats, delicacies, goodies, sweets
Examples
Auf dem Fest gab es viele Leckereien.
There were many treats at the festival.
Er brachte Schokolade und andere Leckereien mit.
He brought chocolate and other goodies.
Grammar Patterns
es gibt ((treats)) there are treats Im Süßwarenladen gibt es viele Leckereien.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Süßigkeit (sweet), die Delikatesse (delicacy)
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'lecker' (tasty) plus the suffix '-ei', which often forms nouns denoting a place or a collection of things.
Memory Tips
Like 'Bäckerei' (bakery), the '-ei' suffix can denote a place or collection. Think of 'Leckerei' as a collection of 'lecker' things.