Minne
dieNouncourtly love (historical)
English translations
- 01
love
- 02
affection
- 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
Related words
- Minnesänger
Minstrel
- Minnesang
Minnesang
- minnen
to commemorate, to remember
- Moslemin
A person who adheres to Islam and follows the teachings of the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad.
- Muslimin
Muslimin is the female form of Muslim and refers to a female follower of Islam.
- Astronomin
Astronomer (female)
- Ökonomin
Economist (female)
- Samin
Samin is an outdated term for a type of silk fabric, often from China, known for its fine quality.
Example sentences with “Minne”
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.