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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
'das Maskottchen' and 'der Glücksbringer' both have to do with luck. However, a mascot is usually a figure, animal, or person that belongs to a group, for example a sports club or a company. A lucky charm can also be a small personal object, such as a stone or a pendant. Learners may confuse the words because a mascot is often also considered a lucky charm. In practical terms: for a team or brand, 'Maskottchen' fits better; for personal luck, 'Glücksbringer' is more likely.
Vor der Prüfung steckt Lena ihren kleinen Glücksbringer in die Tasche.
Before the exam, Lena puts her little lucky charm in her pocket.
Der Verein stellt vor dem ersten Heimspiel sein neues Maskottchen vor.
The club presents its new mascot before the first home game.