Jungfernkranz
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German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Jungfer (“virgin”) + Kranz (“wreath”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Jungfernkranz m (strong, genitive Jungfernkranzes, plural Jungfernkränze)
- (chiefly historical) a wreath, chaplet, garland, usually of myrtle, worn by maidens at festivals
- Synonym: Myrtenkranz
Usage notes
[edit]- The tradition is now restricted to brides and girls going to First Communion (except perhaps as part of certain traditional costumes in folklore).
Declension
[edit]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
[edit]Further reading
[edit]- “Jungfernkranz” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache