das Leckerli
Translation
treat, tidbit, goody
Examples
Der Hund bekommt als Belohnung ein Leckerli.
The dog gets a treat as a reward.
Gib der Katze nicht zu viele Leckerlis.
Don't give the cat too many treats.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) geben to give (sth.) to (sb.) The owner gives his dog a treat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Belohnung (reward), Leckerbissen (tidbit); Antonyms: none
Etymology
From 'lecker' (tasty) plus the diminutive suffix '-li', common in Swiss German.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'little' (-li) 'tasty' (lecker) thing for a pet. 'Lecker' sounds a bit like 'licker'.