Kranz

See also: kranz

German

Etymology

From Middle High German kranz, from Old High German kranz, of uncertain origin, but probably related to the root of Kringel (“loop, curl”).

An exclusively High German word (compare e.g. Luxembourgish Kranz, Vilamovian kraonc). From Middle High German are borrowed Dutch krans, Danish krans, and other Scandinavian forms.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kʁant͡s/, /kʁans/
  • Audio(file)
  • Rhymes: -ants

Noun

Kranz m (strong, genitive Kranzes, plural Kränze, diminutive Kränzchen n or Kränzlein n)

  1. wreath
  2. ring, circle

Declension
Declension of Kranz [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Kranz die Kränze
genitive eines des Kranzes der Kränze
dative einem dem Kranz, Kranze1 den Kränzen
accusative einen den Kranz die Kränze

1Now rare, see notes.

Hyponyms

Derived terms
  • kranzartig
  • kranzförmig
  • kranzlos
  • jemandem auf den Kranz gehen
  • Kranzbinden
  • Kranzflechten
  • Kranzkuchen
  • Kranzniederlegung
  • Kranzschmuck

Further reading

Hunsrik

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /krant͡s/, /krans/

Noun

Kranz m (plural Krenz, diminutive Krenzje)

  1. wreath

Further reading

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German Kranz, from Old High German krenzen. See German Kranz for more.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kʀɑnt͡s/
    Rhymes: -ɑnts

Noun

Kranz m (plural Kränz)

  1. wreath, ring

Hyponyms
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