hakenkreutz

A nazi symbol that was videly used by germans in and before the world war II. Adolf Hitler planned the flag in 1919 for NSDAP. It was the national flag for Germany in 1935 to 1945. After the WWII, the use of hakenkreutz was prohibited in Germany and Israel, but Neonazis still use the symbol to show off their beliefs. There is no english translation for the word "hakenkreutz", it's by German origin. In Finnish, the translation is "hakaristi".

German troops marched in the city holding swastika-flags (hakenkreutz) above their heads. It's not really the same thing(hakenkreutz -- swastika), but in the lack of a good translation...

by Roope December 26, 2008

Hakenkreuz

Translated as "crocked cross." The Nazi form of the swastika. The actual cross was turned at a forty-five degree angle, and was placed on a red and white background. The cross itself was black. The colors red, black and white were the same as those used on the North German Confederation flag. According to Adolph Hitler, the colors were to represent "Blut und Boden," or "blood and soil." Considered one of the most offensive symbols in world history. Display of the Hakenkreuz is illegal in Germany.

Germany's reputation has been tainted due to things like the Hakenkreuz.

by Jerry October 14, 2004