Advent wreath
der Adventskranz, die Adventskränze
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Advent wreath
A wreath usually made of fir branches with four candles, one more of which is lit each Sunday during Advent.
Am ersten Advent haben wir den Adventskranz auf den Tisch gestellt.
On the first Sunday of Advent, we put the Advent wreath on the table.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Adventskränze |
| genitive | des Adventskranzes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Adventskranz | die Adventskränze |
| accusative | den Adventskranz | die Adventskränze |
| dative | dem Adventskranz | den Adventskränzen |
| genitive | des Adventskranzes | der Adventskränze |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Adventskranz' (Advent wreath) is made up of 'Advent' (Advent) and 'Kranz' (wreath). The head noun 'Kranz' describes the shape; 'Advent' indicates the season and occasion the wreath is intended for.
Der selbst gebastelte Adventskranz duftet nach frischen Tannenzweigen.
The homemade Advent wreath smells of fresh fir branches.
Common phrases include 'einen Adventskranz aufstellen' (to set up an Advent wreath), 'einen Adventskranz schmücken' (to decorate an Advent wreath), and 'Kerzen am Adventskranz anzünden' (to light candles on an Advent wreath). The verb 'aufstellen' (to set up) is particularly suitable when the wreath is placed on a table or another surface.
Am Wochenende wollen wir den Adventskranz gemeinsam schmücken.
This weekend, we want to decorate the Advent wreath together.
In many families, the 'Adventskranz' (Advent wreath) is part of the decorations in the run-up to Christmas and is often placed in the living room or on the dining table. The word therefore comes up particularly often in conversations about family traditions, Christmas decorations, and the Advent season.
Die Kinder freuen sich jedes Jahr auf den Adventskranz im Wohnzimmer.
Every year, the children look forward to having the Advent wreath in the living room.
