Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der nikolaus

Translation (Übersetzung) Saint Nicholas
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈniːkolaʊs]
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Tags (Tags)
proper noun religion holiday tradition Christmas
Nikolaus is a proper noun referring to Saint Nicholas, the historical figure who inspired Santa Claus. In German-speaking countries, Nikolaus is celebrated on December 6th, when children receive small gifts in their shoes.

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nikolaus is a German Nouns

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nikolaus Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Der Nikolaus bringt den Kindern Süßigkeiten.
Saint Nicholas brings sweets to the children.
Describing the tradition
Am 6. Dezember feiern wir Nikolaus.
On December 6th we celebrate Saint Nicholas.
Talking about the date
Die Kinder stellen ihre Stiefel für den Nikolaus vor die Tür.
The children put their boots out for Saint Nicholas.
Describing the custom

nikolaus Word Family - nikolaus Related Words - nikolaus Family Members

nikolaus Word Family (Wortfamilie)

nikolaus word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn nikolaus family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore nikolaus related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
Nikolausfest
Meaning: Saint Nicholas festival
Example: Das Nikolausfest ist am 6. Dezember.
Noun
related figure (verwandte Figur)
Weihnachtsmann
Meaning: Santa Claus
Example: Der Weihnachtsmann kommt am 24. Dezember.
Noun

nikolaus Usage - nikolaus Collocations - nikolaus Idioms - nikolaus Synonyms - nikolaus Antonyms

nikolaus Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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nikolaus Collocations (Kollokationen)

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der Nikolaus kommt
Saint Nicholas is coming
High frequency
Nikolaus feiern
to celebrate Saint Nicholas Day
High frequency
Nikolausabend
Saint Nicholas Eve
Medium frequency
Nikolausgeschenk
Saint Nicholas gift
Medium frequency
Nikolausstiefel
Saint Nicholas boot
Medium frequency
Nikolauslied
Saint Nicholas song
Low frequency
Nikolausmarkt
Saint Nicholas market
Low frequency

nikolaus Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Der Nikolaus hat was gebracht
Saint Nicholas brought something
Used to say that someone received gifts on Saint Nicholas Day
Wie der Nikolaus aussehen
To look like Saint Nicholas
To have a long white beard and red clothing like the traditional depiction

nikolaus Synonyms (Synonyme)

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Weihnachtsmann
Meaning: Santa Claus
Medium similarity
Sankt Nikolaus
Meaning: Saint Nicholas
High similarity

nikolaus Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Knecht Ruprecht
Meaning: Knecht Ruprecht

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nikolaus Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

nikolaus semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to nikolaus. Explore nikolaus related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn nikolaus contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Weihnachten Geschenk Adventszeit Heiliger Bischof

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