crown
die Krone, die Kronen
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crown
An ornate headpiece worn by monarchs such as kings or emperors as a symbol of their power and dignity.
Bei der Krönung wurde dem neuen König die Krone aufgesetzt.
At the coronation, the crown was placed on the new king's head.
crown
An artificial cap that a dentist places on a damaged or root-treated tooth to protect and restore it.
Mein Backenzahn war so kaputt, dass ich eine Krone bekommen habe.
My molar was so damaged that I got a crown.
crown
The uppermost part of a tree, consisting of branches, twigs, and leaves.
Durch die dichte Krone der alten Eiche fiel kaum Sonnenlicht.
Hardly any sunlight fell through the dense crown of the old oak.
the Crown
The monarchy or royal governmental authority as an institution.
Der Premierminister handelt im Namen der Krone.
The prime minister acts in the name of the Crown.
krona / crown
The unit of currency in several countries, especially Scandinavian countries (e.g. Denmark, Sweden, Norway), as well as in Czechia.
Das Buch kostet in Schweden 150 Kronen.
The book costs 150 kronor in Sweden.
crest / crown
The highest point or upper edge of something, for example a wall or a dam.
Wir spazierten auf der Krone des Staudamms und genossen die Aussicht.
We walked along the crest of the dam and enjoyed the view.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kronen |
| genitive | der Krone |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Krone | die Kronen |
| accusative | die Krone | die Kronen |
| dative | der Krone | den Kronen |
| genitive | der Krone | der Kronen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Many meanings of 'Krone' (crown) share the idea of the uppermost part or highest point of something: on a king's head, on a tooth, at the top of a tree, or on a wall.
Vom Gipfel des Berges, der Krone der Region, hatten wir eine tolle Aussicht.
From the summit of the mountain, the crown of the region, we had a great view.
You can recognize the dental meaning immediately from the context. Words like 'Zahn' (tooth), 'Zahnarzt' (dentist), 'Backenzahn' (molar), or verbs like 'bekommen' (to get) and 'einsetzen' (to insert/place) are clear signals.
Der Zahnarzt hat mir empfohlen, eine Krone einsetzen zu lassen.
The dentist recommended that I have a crown placed.
When 'Krone' (crown/krona) refers to a currency, the plural form 'Kronen' is almost always used, together with a number.
Ein Kaffee in Kopenhagen kostet etwa 50 dänische Kronen.
A coffee in Copenhagen costs about 50 Danish kroner.
In the abstract meaning of 'monarchy', 'die Krone' (the Crown) is often used in political or historical contexts. A typical expression is 'im Namen der Krone' (in the name of the Crown).
Die Kolonien wurden von der britischen Krone verwaltet.
The colonies were administered by the British Crown.
The idiom 'die Krönung von etwas sein' (to be the crowning point of something) or 'etwas die Krone aufsetzen' (to top something off) refers to the climax or conclusion of something, often ironically for something especially negative.
Erst ging mein Auto kaputt, und als Krönung des Ganzen habe ich meinen Schlüssel verloren.
First my car broke down, and to top it all off, I lost my key.
In connection with a monarch's headpiece, the verbs 'tragen' (to wear) or 'aufsetzen' (to put on/place on) are usually used.
Die Königin trug bei der Zeremonie eine wertvolle Krone.
The queen wore a valuable crown at the ceremony.
