das Leckerli
treat
A small treat, especially one given to a dog or another animal as a reward.
EXAMPLE
Für jede gelungene Übung bekommt der Hund ein Leckerli.
The dog gets a treat for every exercise it performs correctly.
das Leckerli
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Meanings
das Leckerli
cookie
A small sweet pastry, especially a Swiss specialty made with honey and spices.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt haben wir Basler Leckerli gekauft.
We bought Basler Leckerli at the Christmas market.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Leckerli, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Leckerli |
| genitive | des Leckerli |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Leckerli | die Leckerli die Leckerlis |
| accusative | das Leckerli | die Leckerli die Leckerlis |
| dative | dem Leckerli | den Leckerli den Leckerlis |
| genitive | des Leckerli des Leckerlis | der Leckerli der Leckerlis |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Leckerli' is formed from 'lecker' (tasty) and the Swiss diminutive suffix '-li'. The form indicates something small and tasty.
EXAMPLE
Unsere Katze bettelt jeden Abend um ein Leckerli.
Our cat begs for a treat every evening.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of an animal reward, 'Leckerli' often occurs with verbs such as 'geben' (to give), 'bekommen' (to get), or 'belohnen' (to reward). Typical phrases include 'ein Leckerli geben' (to give a treat) and 'jemanden mit einem Leckerli belohnen' (to reward someone with a treat).
EXAMPLE
Die Trainerin belohnte den Hund mit einem Leckerli.
The trainer rewarded the dog with a treat.
Swiss specialty
In the meaning of a sweet pastry, 'Leckerli' is particularly associated with Switzerland. A well-known fixed expression is 'Basler Leckerli'; these cookies typically contain honey and spices.
EXAMPLE
Meine Tante brachte uns Basler Leckerli aus der Schweiz mit.
My aunt brought us Basler Leckerli from Switzerland.
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