Masculine

Kranz

Meaning

Concepts

(masculine, strong) wreath, garland
(masculine, strong) ring, circle

Frequency

Basel-Landschaft

granz

Data provided by: Deutsch-Schweizerdeutsches Wörterbuch

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kʁant͡s/

Inherited from Middle High German

Inherited from Old High German

Cognate with Luxembourgish

Cognate with Wymysorys

Cognate with Dutch

Cognate with Danish

In summary

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.