Jungfernkranz
German
Etymology
From Jungfer (“virgin”) + Kranz (“wreath”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈjʊŋfərnˌkran(t)s/, [ˈjʊŋ.fɐnˌkʁant͡s]
Noun
Jungfernkranz m (genitive Jungfernkranzes, plural Jungfernkränze)
- (chiefly historical) a wreath, chaplet, garland, usually of myrtle, worn by maidens at festivals
- Synonym: Myrtenkranz
Usage notes
- The tradition is now restricted to brides and girls going to First Communion (except perhaps as part of certain traditional costumes in folklore).
Declension
Declension of Jungfernkranz (masc strong)
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | der | Jungfernkranz | die | Jungfernkränze |
| genitive | eines | des | Jungfernkranzes | der | Jungfernkränze |
| dative | einem | dem | Jungfernkranz, Jungfernkranze1 | den | Jungfernkränzen |
| accusative | einen | den | Jungfernkranz | die | Jungfernkränze |
1Now uncommon, see notes.
See also
- Brautkranz