Zuckerstange
/ˈt͡sʊkɐˌʃtaŋə/feminine
The English phrase "candy cane" is Zuckerstange in German.
Zuckerstange refers to candy in the shape of a cane.
Meaning: candy in the shape of a cane (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Zuckerstange is a feminine noun, which means it takes the feminine article die (e.g., die Zuckerstange). To express the plural "candy canes", use Zuckerstangen. Because this plural form is used, the plural article die is also employed (e.g., die Zuckerstangen).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtsʊkɐˌʃtaŋə/
Did you know?
- If a German speaker refers to a Stange in a bar, they are usually ordering a tall, thin glass of beer rather than a piece of candy.
- While a Zuckerstange is a generic term for a cane-shaped sweet, if you specifically want the red and white striped version, you might say Nikolausstange after Saint Nicholas.
- The word Stange in Zuckerstange literally means 'rod' or 'pole', which is why it sounds more structural than the English 'cane'.
Examples in context
- Ich liebe es, Pfefferminzstangen in der Weihnachtszeit zu genießen!I love enjoying candy canes during the Christmas season!
- Die Zuckerstange ist rot und weiß.The candy cane is red and white.
- Ich möchte eine Zuckerstange essen.I want to eat a candy cane.
- Hast du eine Zuckerstange für mich?Do you have a candy cane for me?
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are decorating a Christmas tree.
- JulianHängst du die Zuckerstange an den Baum?Are you hanging the candy cane on the tree?
- HannahJa, Julian, ich mache das gleich.Yes, Julian, I will do that right away.
- JulianSie sieht sehr schön aus.It looks very beautiful.
- HannahDanke, ich finde sie auch toll.Thanks, I think it is great too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “candy cane” translations and entries Zuckerstange, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
