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Etymology

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Wicht (little creature, kobold) +‎ -el (diminutive suffix)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Wichtel m (strong, genitive Wichtels, plural Wichtel)

  1. (folklore, fantasy) A gnome, dwarf (small industrious creature, often looking like an old man)
    Synonym: Heinzelmännchen
  2. A secret Santa (person who gives one an anonymous gift)

Declension

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Derived terms

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Further reading

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  • Wichtel” in Duden online
  • Wichtel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache