swastika
das Hakenkreuz, die Hakenkreuze
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swastika
A symbol with four evenly angled arms that became the symbol of the Nazis and their organizations from 1920 onward. In this context, it represents Nazi ideology and its crimes.
Das Hakenkreuz war auf der Flagge des nationalsozialistischen Deutschlands abgebildet.
The swastika was depicted on the flag of Nazi Germany.
swastika
A very old symbol whose arms are at right angles or slightly curved, used in various cultures, especially in Asia, as a religious or auspicious symbol.
In einigen buddhistischen Tempeln steht das Hakenkreuz für Glück und Wohlstand.
In some Buddhist temples, the swastika represents good luck and prosperity.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hakenkreuze |
| genitive | des Hakenkreuzes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Hakenkreuz | die Hakenkreuze |
| accusative | das Hakenkreuz | die Hakenkreuze |
| dative | dem Hakenkreuz | den Hakenkreuzen |
| genitive | des Hakenkreuzes | der Hakenkreuze |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Hakenkreuz' (swastika) is made up of 'Haken' (hook) and 'Kreuz' (cross). The name describes the shape of the symbol: The arms look like angled hooks.
Das Hakenkreuz hat vier gleichmäßig angeordnete Arme.
The swastika has four evenly arranged arms.
In German-language historical and political texts, 'das Hakenkreuz' (the swastika) usually refers to the symbol of Nazism. Words such as 'NS' (Nazi), 'Nationalsozialismus' (National Socialism), 'Diktatur' (dictatorship), or 'Verbrechen' (crime) point to this meaning.
Das Hakenkreuz wurde nach 1933 auf vielen offiziellen Gebäuden gezeigt.
After 1933, the swastika was displayed on many official buildings.
The older religious meaning is usually clear from an Asian or Buddhist context. Words such as 'Tempel' (temple), 'Gebet' (prayer), 'Glück' (good luck), or 'Wohlstand' (prosperity) point to this use.
Bei hinduistischen Festen malen viele Familien ein Hakenkreuz als Glückszeichen an die Haustür.
During Hindu festivals, many families paint a swastika on their front door as a symbol of good luck.
