Franciscan / Franziskaner
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Franciscan
A member of the Franciscan order, a Catholic religious order founded by Saint Francis of Assisi.
Ein Franziskaner in seiner braunen Kutte ging über den Klosterhof.
A Franciscan in his brown habit walked across the monastery courtyard.
Franziskaner beer
A type of German wheat beer that is often cloudy with yeast. It is also the name of a well-known beer brand.
Im Biergarten bestellte er ein kühles Franziskaner.
At the beer garden, he ordered a cool Franziskaner.
Franziskaner coffee
A Viennese coffee specialty consisting of a mocha with hot milk, served with a topping of whipped cream.
Zum Kuchen bestellte sie im Wiener Kaffeehaus einen Franziskaner.
With her cake, she ordered a Franziskaner at the Viennese coffeehouse.
The name 'Franziskaner' (Franciscan) is derived from Francis of Assisi (Franziskus). The ending '-aner' expresses belonging here, similar to 'Amerikaner' (American). All meanings of the word have this common origin.
Die Franziskaner leben nach den Regeln des heiligen Franziskus.
The Franciscans live according to the rules of Saint Francis.
Since the word has three very different meanings, context is crucial. Words like 'Kloster' (monastery) or 'Kutte' (habit) point to the monk, 'Biergarten' (beer garden) or 'bestellen' (to order) to the beer, and 'Kaffeehaus' (coffeehouse) or 'Schlagsahne' (whipped cream) to the coffee specialty.
Im Kloster trafen wir einen Franziskaner.
At the monastery, we met a Franciscan.
When the beer is meant, 'Franziskaner' is often treated like a neuter noun, derived from 'das Bier' (the beer). You order 'ein Franziskaner' (a Franziskaner), even though the word is actually masculine.
Für mich bitte ein kaltes Franziskaner.
A cold Franziskaner for me, please.
The name of the Viennese coffee specialty comes from its color. The mixture of coffee and milk is reminiscent of the light brown color of the habit, the traditional clothing of Franciscan monks.
Dieser Franziskaner hat die perfekte Farbe und eine schöne Sahnehaube.
This Franziskaner has the perfect color and a lovely whipped-cream topping.
