Kranz

See also: kranz

German

Etymology

From Middle High German kranz, from Old High German kranz, of uncertain origin. 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:

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• Rhymes: -ants

Noun

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

1. wreath
2. ring, circle

Derived terms

• Adventskranz
• Blumenkranz
• Jungfernkranz
• Kaffeekranz
• Kölschkranz
• Kranzniederlegung
• Lorbeerkranz
• Rosenkranz
• Siegerkranz

Further reading

• “Kranz” in Duden online

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Hunsrik

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /krant͡s/, /krans/

Noun

Kranz m (plural Krenz, diminutive Krenzje)

1. wreath

Further reading

• Online Hunsrik Dictionary

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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