der Lolli
lollipop
A sweet on a stick, usually made of hard sugar or a similar substance.
EXAMPLE
Das Kind leckte langsam an seinem bunten Lolli.
The child slowly licked their colorful lollipop.
der Lolli
lollipop
der Lolli, die Lollis
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Lolli, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Lollis |
| genitive | des Lollis |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Lolli | die Lollis |
| accusative | den Lolli | die Lollis |
| dative | dem Lolli | den Lollis |
| genitive | des Lollis | der Lollis |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
The verbs 'lecken' (to lick), 'lutschen' (to suck), and 'essen' (to eat) are especially common with 'Lolli' (lollipop). The phrase 'einen Lolli am Stiel' (a lollipop on a stick) is also common.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Zahnarzt bekam Mia einen Lolli am Stiel.
After going to the dentist, Mia got a lollipop on a stick.
Preposition an
When describing how someone uses a lollipop in their mouth, the preposition 'an' (at/on) is often used with the dative: You 'lecken an einem Lolli' (lick a lollipop) or 'lutschen an einem Lolli' (suck on a lollipop).
EXAMPLE
Der Junge lutschte im Bus an einem Lolli.
The boy sucked on a lollipop on the bus.
Everyday language
'Lolli' (lollipop) belongs to everyday, rather informal language and is especially often used in connection with children.
EXAMPLE
Im Laden durfte sich jedes Kind einen Lolli aussuchen.
At the store, each child was allowed to choose a lollipop.
In real life
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