das Taufpräsent
Translation
christening gift, baptismal present
Examples
Das Baby bekam viele Taufpräsente.
The baby received many christening gifts.
Den Taufpräsenten lag eine Karte bei.
A card was enclosed with the christening gifts.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to give sb. sth. The grandparents give the child a christening gift.
((sth.)) to receive sth. The child received many christening gifts.
Similar Words
das Geburtstagsgeschenk (birthday gift), das Weihnachtsgeschenk (Christmas gift)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Taufe' (baptism) and 'Präsent' (present, gift).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'baptism present'. 'Taufe' is baptism, 'Präsent' is present.