das Häppchen

Plural: die Häppchen
Based on: Happen
Noun
  1. a little tiny bite, a small bite
  2. finger-food
1.

a little tiny bite, a small bite

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Examples
  • Maria stellte ein paar leckere Häppchen auf den Tisch.
  • Maria put a few tasty little bites on the table.
2.

finger-food

(general term because they have all bite-size)
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  • Maria reicht mir ein Häppchen, während sie das nächste Tablett vorbereitet.
  • Maria hands me a bite-sized snack while she prepares the next tray.

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Word of the Day – “Kostehäppchen”

A fun look at the meaning of "Kostehäppchen", the weird double meaning of “kosten” and the difference to “probieren”.

Vocab: kosten, kostbar, kostenlos, probieren, der Bissen

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How many meanings does the German word 'Häppchen' have?

Häppchen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. a little tiny bite, a small bite, 2. finger-food.

What is the gender of 'Häppchen'?

das

What is the plural of 'Häppchen'?

die Häppchen

What is 'Häppchen' related to?

The word 'Häppchen' is related to Happen.

Where can I learn more about 'Häppchen'?

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Word of the Day – “Kostehäppchen”
A fun look at the meaning of "Kostehäppchen", the weird double meaning of “kosten” and the difference to “probieren”.
Vocab: kosten, kostbar, kostenlos, probieren, der Bissen
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