Masculine

Ranzen

Meaning

satchel

Concepts

satchel with back straps

case for botanical specimens

abdomen

Synonyms

Büchertasche

Schulthek

Schulrucksack

Botanisiertrommel

Seesack

Plauze

Hafersack

Schulthek

Brotbeutel

Pronounced as (IPA)
[ˈrant͡sən]
Etymology

In summary

From Middle High German rans (“belly, paunch, satchel”), 15th century thieves' cant. From the same root as Swedish ränsel and Dutch ransel.

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