Kribbe
dieNouncradle, crib (regional/archaic variant)
English translations
- 01
crib
- 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
Related words
- kribbeln
tingle
- prickelnd
Tingling; causing a slightly stinging or tickling sensation, often referring to drinks or atmosphere.
- Musikantenknochen
Funny bone
- prickeln
To tingle
- pelzig
Numb, furry
Example sentences with “Kribbe”
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.