Jungfernkranz
derNounbridal wreath; maiden's garland
English translations
- 01
honeysuckle
- 02
maiden's wreath
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Jungfernkranz ist ein Kranz, der traditionell von unverheirateten Frauen, oft Bräuten, getragen wird. Er symbolisiert Reinheit und Unschuld.
- English meaning
- A bridal wreath is a wreath traditionally worn by unmarried women, often brides. It symbolizes purity and innocence.
- Synonym
- Hymen
- German example
- Die Braut trug einen wunderschönen Jungfernkranz aus weißen Blumen.
- English example
- The bride wore a beautiful bridal wreath made of white flowers.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Jungfernkranz
- Plural Form
- die Jungfernkränze
Example sentences with “Jungfernkranz”
Sie trug einen Jungfernkranz zur Hochzeit. (She wore a bridal wreath at the wedding.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Jungfernkranz still commonly used?
No, it is a traditional or poetic term that is rarely used in modern daily speech, mostly appearing in literature or folklore.