der Waldwichtel
Translation
forest gnome, wood elf, brownie
Examples
Im Märchen hilft ein kleiner Waldwichtel.
In the fairy tale, a little forest gnome helps.
Die Kinder basteln Waldwichtel aus Zapfen.
The children are crafting forest gnomes out of pine cones.
Grammar Patterns
der Waldwichtel ((as subject/object)) forest gnome A forest gnome lives in the woods.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Waldmännchen (little forest man), Heinzelmännchen (brownie)
Etymology
From 'Wald' (forest) + 'Wichtel' (gnome, imp). A small creature living in the forest.
Memory Tips
Picture a tiny 'Wichtel' (gnome) living in the 'Wald' (forest). The word sounds a bit like 'little weight', a small creature.