Weihnachtskeks
German
Etymology
Weihnacht(en) + -s- + Keks
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ˈvaɪ̯naxt͡sˌkeːks]
- Hyphenation: Weih‧nachts‧keks
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Noun
Weihnachtskeks m or n (strong, genitive Weihnachtskekses, plural Weihnachtskekse)
- Christmas cookie, Christmas biscuit
- Synonyms: Weihnachtsgebäck, Weihnachtsplätzchen
Usage notes
The word is always masculine in northern and central Germany. In the southern half of the language area it is often neuter. Usually used in the plural form.
Declension
Declension of Weihnachtskeks [masculine // neuter, strong]
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | der, das | Weihnachtskeks | die | Weihnachtskekse |
| genitive | eines | des | Weihnachtskekses | der | Weihnachtskekse |
| dative | einem | dem | Weihnachtskeks, Weihnachtskekse1 | den | Weihnachtskeksen |
| accusative | einen, ein | den, das | Weihnachtskeks | die | Weihnachtskekse |
1Now rare, see notes.
Further reading
- “Weihnachtskeks” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
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