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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › WeihnachtenWeihnachten - Wikipedia

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   Weihnachten (German: [ˈvaɪ̯naxtn̩] ⓘ) is the observance of what is commonly known in English as Christmas in the German -speaking countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is also widespread in countries with a German-speaking minority, such as Transylvania in Romania, South Tyrol in Italy, Eupen in Belgium, and various ...

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Weihnachten pl (plural only) (often in the plural, see usage notes) Christmas. Synonyms: Weihnachtsfest, Christfest. Es ist Weihnachten. ― It's Christmas. frohe Weihnachten! (fröhliche Weihnachten!) ― merry Christmas! Wir wünschen Ihnen frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes neues Jahr! ― (formal) We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New ...

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › germanEnglish translation of 'weihnachten' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   English Translation of “WEIHNACHTEN” | The official Collins German-English Dictionary online. Over 100,000 English translations of German words and phrases.

4. german.stackexchange.com › questions › 8974declension - Is it "fröhliche" or "fröhliches" Weihnachten ...

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   Dec 15, 2013 · Thus "Weihnacht" (from "Die Nacht") is female. fröhliche Weihnacht. is correct then. The funny part comes now. "Weihnachten" (n) is actually the substantivated progressive form of "Weihnacht". weihnachten --> (to) christmas. For reference: in the poem Knecht Ruprecht by Theodor Storm we find the following passage: Von drauß vom Walde komm ich ...

5. en.bab.la › dictionary › german-englishWEIHNACHT - Translation in English - bab.la

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   volume_up. Xmas {vb} Weihnacht (also: Weihnachtsfest, Weihnachten) volume_up. Christmas {noun} more_vert. Das wäre das Wunder der Weihnacht. expand_more That is the Christmas miracle. 2. formal.

6. yourdailygerman.com › frohe-weihnachtenWords of the Day – “Fröhliche Weihnachten”

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   Mar 1, 2019 · The boxes in the center: are ordered by gender – male, female, neuter and plural and inside of them you find the definite article (the), the indefinite article (a) and the personal pronoun (he/she/it) in all 3 cases. The small, italic endings that you can see here and there give you the indefinite article.

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   Is Weihnacht female?

   • As you know, compound nouns (generally) adapt the gender of the last compound part. Thus "Weihnacht" (from "Die Nacht") is female. is correct then. The funny part comes now. "Weihnachten" (n) is actually the substantivated progressive form of "Weihnacht".

   declension - Is it "fröhliche" or "fröhliches" Weihnachten? - German

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   Is Weihnachten a singular or plural?

   • Weihnachten! Otherwise, the word is most often treated as a neuter singular: Weihnachten ist ein christliches Fest. (“Christmas is a Christian holiday.”) Particularly in Austria and Switzerland, the plurale tantum may alternatively be used, then requiring the definite article: Die Weihnachten sind ein christliches Fest.

   Weihnachten - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Is Weihnachten a fröhliche?

   • According to the dictionary, Weihnachten is neuter, yet the "fröhliche" variant seems to be widely used. Yes. The simple answer is, it's plural. Weihnachten = geweihte Nächte = holy nights. By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

   declension - Is it "fröhliche" or "fröhliches" Weihnachten? - German

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   Is Weihnachten neuter or fröhliche?

   • According to the dictionary, Weihnachten is neuter, yet the "fröhliche" variant seems to be widely used. That does not happen eg with "gutes Neues Jahr", which is as expected since Jahr is neuter. I will also throw in my opinion on this. As you know, compound nouns (generally) adapt the gender of the last compound part.

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   Is Weihnachten a good word?

   • Weihnachten is a nice sounding word and I have to say that I like it much better than Christmas. Not to mention the awful X-mas… like it’s an energy drink or something. It has Nacht in it and it starts with Weih which comes from the verb weihen which means to… and I am already bored :). Seriously…. we’ll take a break form learning today.

   Words of the Day – “Fröhliche Weihnachten” - Your Daily German

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   Is declension Weihnachten a neuter noun?

   • Declension Weihnachten is a neuter noun. Remember that, in German, both the spelling of the word and the article preceding the word can change depending on whether it is in the nominative, accusative, genitive, or dative case. For further information, see Collins Easy Learning German Grammar.

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8. blog.remitly.com › lifestyle-culture › christmas-inWhat Is Weihnachten?: All About Christmas in Germany

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   Jun 11, 2024 · What is Christmas in Germany called? In Germany, Christmas is called Weihnachten. The word combines the German verb weihen, which means “to consecrate,” and nacht, which means “night.”. During the season, the standard greeting is “Frohe Weihnachten!”. To pronounce it, say: “FRO-eh VINE-ahk-tin.”.