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wreath
A ring-shaped arrangement of flowers, leaves, or branches used as decoration, for example an Advent wreath, or for remembrance, for example a funeral wreath.
Zum Gedenken an die Verstorbenen wurde ein Kranz am Mahnmal niedergelegt.
A wreath was laid at the memorial in remembrance of the deceased.
wreath / prize
An award in the form of a wreath for the winner of a competition, especially in traditional sports such as Swiss wrestling.
Der Schwingerkönig gewann neben dem Hauptpreis auch den begehrten Kranz.
The Swiss wrestling champion won the coveted wreath in addition to the main prize.
ring / wreath
A general term for a ring-shaped object or ring-shaped arrangement, often in technical or anatomical contexts.
Um das Ziffernblatt der Uhr verläuft ein goldener Kranz.
A golden ring runs around the clock face.
'Kranz' (wreath) is often part of compound nouns that describe the purpose or season of the wreath more precisely, such as 'Adventskranz' (Advent wreath), 'Trauerkranz' (funeral wreath), or 'Siegerkranz' (victory wreath).
Jeden Sonntag im Dezember zünden wir eine weitere Kerze am Adventskranz an.
Every Sunday in December, we light another candle on the Advent wreath.
Two important verbs in connection with wreaths are 'flechten' (to weave / make a wreath) and 'niederlegen' (to lay down a wreath as a gesture of remembrance).
Die Kinder haben gelernt, wie man einen Blumenkranz flicht.
The children learned how to weave a flower wreath.
In Switzerland, the 'Kranz' (wreath) is a very prestigious award in the traditional sport of Swiss wrestling. Winning a wreath is a great honor for an athlete.
Beim Eidgenössischen Schwingfest kämpfen die Athleten um den begehrten Kranz.
At the Federal Swiss Wrestling Festival, the athletes compete for the coveted wreath.
In technical or anatomical descriptions, 'Kranz' (ring / wreath) simply refers to a ring-shaped component or structure. The connection to flowers or decoration is completely lost here.
Der Mechaniker ersetzte den Zahnkranz am Fahrrad.
The mechanic replaced the toothed ring on the bicycle.
circle / district
Kreis and Kranz can both describe a ring-shaped arrangement. Kreis mainly emphasizes the round shape, while Kranz usually means a wreath made by binding flowers, leaves, or branches into a ring. Use Kreis for the arrangement and Kranz for the actual wreath.
Die Blumen sind als Kranz um die Kerze gebunden.
The flowers are tied into a wreath around the candle.
Die Blumen liegen als Kreis um die Kerze.
The flowers are arranged in a circle around the candle.
