Jungfernkranz

German

Etymology

From Jungfer (“virgin”) +‎ Kranz (“wreath”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈjʊŋfərnˌkran(t)s/, [ˈjʊŋ.fɐnˌkʁant͡s]
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Noun

Jungfernkranz m (strong, genitive Jungfernkranzes, plural Jungfernkränze)

  1. (chiefly historical) a wreath, chaplet, garland, usually of myrtle, worn by maidens at festivals
    Synonym: Myrtenkranz

Usage notes
  • The tradition is now restricted to brides and girls going to First Communion (except perhaps as part of certain traditional costumes in folklore).

Declension
Declension of Jungfernkranz [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Jungfernkranz die Jungfernkränze
genitive eines des Jungfernkranzes der Jungfernkränze
dative einem dem Jungfernkranz, Jungfernkranze1 den Jungfernkränzen
accusative einen den Jungfernkranz die Jungfernkränze

1Now rare, see notes.

See also
  • Brautkranz

Further reading
  • “Jungfernkranz” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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