Christmas present
das Weihnachtsgeschenk, die Weihnachtsgeschenke
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Christmas present
A gift that you give to another person or receive from them on the occasion of Christmas.
Die Kinder packten am Heiligabend aufgeregt ihre Weihnachtsgeschenke aus.
The children excitedly unwrapped their Christmas presents on Christmas Eve.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Weihnachtsgeschenke |
| genitive | des Weihnachtsgeschenkes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Weihnachtsgeschenk | die Weihnachtsgeschenke |
| accusative | das Weihnachtsgeschenk | die Weihnachtsgeschenke |
| dative | dem Weihnachtsgeschenk | den Weihnachtsgeschenken |
| genitive | des Weihnachtsgeschenkes des Weihnachtsgeschenks | der Weihnachtsgeschenke |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a clear compound made up of 'Weihnachten' (Christmas) and 'Geschenk' (gift/present). The 's' in the middle is a linking s, which connects the two parts of the word. So it literally means 'a gift for Christmas.'
Ich habe noch nicht alle Weihnachtsgeschenke für meine Familie gekauft.
I haven't bought all the Christmas presents for my family yet.
Common verbs used in connection with Christmas presents are 'kaufen' (to buy), 'basteln' (to make/craft), 'einpacken' (to wrap), 'auspacken' (to unwrap), 'bekommen' (to get), and 'sich wünschen' (to wish for).
Die Kinder dürfen am 24. Dezember abends ihre Weihnachtsgeschenke auspacken.
The children are allowed to unwrap their Christmas presents on the evening of December 24.
Was wünschst du dir als Weihnachtsgeschenk?
What would you like as a Christmas present?
In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the gift-giving ceremony, that is, the giving of Christmas presents, traditionally takes place on the evening of December 24 (Christmas Eve).
An Heiligabend liegen die Weihnachtsgeschenke unter dem Tannenbaum.
On Christmas Eve, the Christmas presents are under the Christmas tree.
