Weihnachten
Christmas
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈvaɪ̯.nax.tn̩/
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Cultural Note
Germans celebrate Christmas primarily on Heiligabend (Christmas Eve, December 24th), when gifts are exchanged after dinner. The 25th and 26th are both public holidays. Weihnachtsmärkte (Christmas markets) open in late November and are a beloved tradition across all German-speaking countries.
📝 Example Sentences
Frohe Weihnachten!
Merry Christmas!
An Weihnachten kommt die ganze Familie zusammen.
At Christmas the whole family comes together.
Was wünschst du dir zu Weihnachten?
What do you wish for at Christmas?