Kranz

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.

• IPA^(key): /kʁant͡s/, /kʁans/

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• Rhymes: -ants

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

1. wreath, garland
2. ring, circle

• kranzartig
• kranzförmig
• kranzlos
• jemandem auf den Kranz gehen

• “Kranz” in Duden online
• “Kranz” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
• “Kranz” in Deutsches Wörterbuch von Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, 16 vols., Leipzig 1854–1961.

From Middle High German kranz.^[1]

Cognate with German and Luxembourgish Kranz.

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

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.

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

• IPA^(key): /kʀɑnt͡s/

  Rhymes: -ɑnts

Kranz m (plural Kränz)

1. wreath, ring

• Rousekranz