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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.
'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 something round or ring-shaped. 'Kreis' is the neutral form: a round line, area, or arrangement. 'Kranz', on the other hand, is a concrete object or a ring-shaped arrangement, often made of flowers, leaves, or branches. The words can be confused because a Kranz usually has the shape of a Kreis. But not every Kreis is a Kranz. If only the geometric shape is meant, you say 'Kreis'. If a ring-shaped object is meant, especially for decoration or remembrance, you say 'Kranz'.
Vor der Tür hängt im Dezember ein Kranz aus grünen Zweigen.
In December, a wreath made of green branches hangs on the door.
Mit einem Glas zeichnet Lisa einen Kreis auf das Papier.
Lisa uses a glass to draw a circle on the paper.