English–German

“santa” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɪ̯naxtsˌman/

Example

Jedes Kind wartet auf den Weihnachtsmann.

Every child is waiting for Santa.

Illustration for Weihnachtsmann (santa)

How to say “santa” in German

“Santa” in German is Weihnachtsmann.

A cheerful Christmas gift-bringer in a red suit, imagined arriving quietly while children wait for presents.

Full entry for Weihnachtsmann: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Weihnachtsmann

Auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt trifft man oft den Weihnachtsmann.

At the Christmas market, you often meet Santa.

Tips for using Weihnachtsmann

  • Weihnachtsmann is a masculine noun, so its definite article is der and its plural is Weihnachtsmänner.

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