Wichtel
German
editEtymology
editWicht (“little creature, kobold”) + -el (“diminutive suffix”)
Pronunciation
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Noun
editWichtel m (strong, genitive Wichtels, plural Wichtel)
- (folklore, fantasy) A gnome, dwarf (small industrious creature, often looking like an old man)
- Synonym: Heinzelmännchen
- A secret Santa (person who gives one an anonymous gift)
Declension
editDeclension of Wichtel [masculine, strong]