Glücksbringer
/ˈɡlʏksˌbʁɪŋɐ/masculine
The English phrase 'lucky charm' is translated into German as Glücksbringer.
Glücksbringer refers to an object kept for good luck.
Meaning: object kept for good luck (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of 'Glück' (luck) and 'Bringer' (bringer/one who brings).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun. The plural form of Glücksbringer is also Glücksbringer.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡlʏksˌbʁɪŋɐ/
When do people say it?
A common specific type of Glücksbringer in Germany is the Glücksschwein (lucky pig). Another common specific Glücksbringer is the Glücksklee (four-leaf clover).
Did you know?
- A common idiomatic expression involving the concept of luck is Schwein haben, which literally means 'to have pig' but translates to 'to be lucky'.
- If you are looking for a lucky charm in a German shop, you might see Schornsteinfeger figurines, which represent chimney sweeps who are believed to bring luck.
- The word Glück is uniquely versatile because it can mean both 'luck' as in chance and 'happiness' as in a state of being.
Examples in context
- Hast du einen Glücksbringer?Have you got a lucky charm?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a Glücksbringer.Tatoeba #8804627 by Melang, translation #8960681 by sundown
- Ich habe meinen Glücksbringer immer bei mirI always have my lucky charm with me
- Dieses Hufeisen ist ein altes GlückssymbolThis horseshoe is an old lucky symbol
- Meine Oma hat mir eine Glückspuppe geschenktMy grandma gave me a lucky doll
- Ich habe einen Glücksklee im Garten gefundenI found a lucky clover in the garden
- Dieser kleine Hase ist mein Glücksbringer.This little bunny is my lucky charm.
- Ich brauche einen Glücksbringer für die Prüfung.I need a lucky charm for the exam.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are talking about a gift.
- MaximilianWas ist das für ein kleiner Glücksbringer?What kind of little lucky charm is that?
- HannahDas ist ein Kleeblatt für dich, Maximilian.That is a clover for you, Maximilian.
- MaximilianVielen Dank, das ist sehr lieb von dir.Thank you, that is very sweet of you.
- HannahIch hoffe, er bringt dir viel Glück.I hope it brings you much luck.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lucky charm” translations and entries Glücksbringer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
