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lucky charm
An object, animal, or person that is believed to bring good luck and protect against misfortune.
Sie trägt immer ein vierblättriges Kleeblatt als Glücksbringer bei sich.
She always carries a four-leaf clover with her as a lucky charm.
The word is made up of 'Glück' (luck), the linking -s, and 'Bringer' (bringer, from 'bringen' (to bring)). So it is literally an object that brings luck.
Viele Menschen haben einen persönlichen Glücksbringer für wichtige Prüfungen.
Many people have a personal lucky charm for important exams.
A 'Glücksbringer' (lucky charm) is often described as something that you 'bei sich trägt' (carry with you), 'dabei hat' (have with you), or 'schenkt' (give as a gift) to someone. Its function is often expressed with 'als Glücksbringer dienen' (to serve as a lucky charm).
Er hat mir diesen Stein als Glücksbringer für meine Reise geschenkt.
He gave me this stone as a lucky charm for my trip.
Certain objects are traditionally considered lucky charms in German culture. These include horseshoes, chimney sweeps, and four-leaf clovers, for example.
Zum neuen Jahr verschenkt man oft kleine Schweinchen als Glücksbringer.
For the New Year, people often give small pigs as lucky charms.
mascot
Both words can refer to a figure, animal, or person believed to bring good luck. A Maskottchen belongs firmly to a group and represents it, while a Glücksbringer is generally believed to bring good luck and protect against misfortune. Use Maskottchen for the group role and Glücksbringer for the attributed effect.
Der kleine Anhänger ist für sie bei jedem Turnier ein Glücksbringer.
The small pendant is a lucky charm for her at every tournament.
Das Maskottchen unserer Mannschaft begleitet das Team zu jedem Turnier.
Our team's mascot accompanies the team to every tournament.
