Kribbe

dieNoun

cradle, crib (regional/archaic variant)

English translations

  1. 01

    crib

  2. 02

    manger

Word details

German meaning
Ein Futtertrog für Tiere, besonders im Stall; auch die Krippe, in der das Jesuskind lag.
English meaning
Manger, crib
Synonym
Futtertrog
German example
Die Kühe fressen Heu aus der Kribbe.
English example
The cows are eating hay from the manger.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Kribbe
Plural Form
die Kribben

Example sentences with “Kribbe”

  1. Das Kind liegt in der Kribbe. (The child is in the cradle.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this a common word?

No, it is a regional or archaic variant of 'Wiege'. Usually, 'Krippe' is used for manger/crib.