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Kranz

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German

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Etymology

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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

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

Noun

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

  1. wreath, garland
  2. ring, circle

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Further reading

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Hunsrik

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Etymology

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    From Middle High German kranz.[1]

    Cognate with German and Luxembourgish Kranz.

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /ˈkrant͡s/, /ˈkrans/
    • Rhymes: -ants, -ans
    • Syllabification: Kranz

    Noun

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    Kranz m (plural Krenz, diminutive Krenzje)

    1. wreath (ornamental circular band)
      Beim Weinachte dum-mer en Kranz an die Wand.
      At Christmas, we place a wreath on the door.

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    References

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    1. ^ Piter Kehoma Boll (2021) “Kranz”, in Dicionário Hunsriqueano Riograndense–Português (in Portuguese), 3rd edition, Ivoti: Riograndenser Hunsrickisch, page 97, column 1

    Luxembourgish

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    Etymology

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

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    Noun

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    Kranz m (plural Kränz)

    1. wreath, ring

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