Nussknacker
nutcracker
In German, a nutcracker is referred to as a 'Nussknacker'. It is a tool used to crack open the hard shells of nuts, such as walnuts or hazelnuts. The term can also refer to a ballet by Tchaikovsky, 'The Nutcracker', which is known as 'Der Nussknacker' in German.
Example sentences using: Nussknacker
Ich kaufte einen Nussknacker für Weihnachten.
I bought a nutcracker for Christmas.
This sentence is about someone who bought a nutcracker for the holiday season. In Germany, a nutcracker is often associated with Christmas.
Der Nussknacker ist kaputt.
The nutcracker is broken.
This sentence describes the state of a nutcracker, which is broken. Nutcrackers are tools used to open nuts, and they might break if they are not handled carefully.
Nussknacker sind traditionell in Deutschland.
Nutcrackers are traditional in Germany.
This sentence describes nutcrackers as traditional items in Germany. They are often seen around the Christmas holiday, and are considered a classic symbol of German culture.