Minne

dieNoun

courtly love (historical)

English translations

  1. 01

    love

  2. 02

    affection

  3. 03

    fondness

Word details

German meaning
Ein veralteter Begriff für Liebe, Zuneigung oder Verehrung, oft im Kontext des Mittelalters.
English meaning
Courtly love
German example
In der mittelalterlichen Literatur wurde oft von Minne gesungen.
English example
In medieval literature, courtly love was often sung about.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Minne
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Minne”

  1. Das Gedicht handelt von Minne. (The poem is about courtly love.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Minne' a common word?

No, it is an archaic term used primarily in literary or historical contexts.