crown jewel
das Kronjuwel, die Kronjuwelen
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crown jewel
A precious ornament owned by a royal house, such as a crown or a scepter; usually used in the plural.
Die Kronjuwelen des Königshauses werden in einer gut gesicherten Schatzkammer aufbewahrt.
The royal family's crown jewels are kept in a well-secured treasury.
crown jewel
Something considered a particularly valuable or important part of a group, an estate, or a project.
Die alte Bibliothek gilt als das Kronjuwel der Universität.
The old library is considered the crown jewel of the university.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kronjuwelen |
| genitive | des Kronjuwels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kronjuwel | die Kronjuwelen |
| accusative | das Kronjuwel | die Kronjuwelen |
| dative | dem Kronjuwel | den Kronjuwelen |
| genitive | des Kronjuwels | der Kronjuwelen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kronjuwel' (crown jewel) is made up of 'Krone' (crown) and 'Juwel' (jewel). The word originally refers to an ornament owned by the Crown, meaning a royal house, and is therefore also used figuratively for something particularly valuable.
Das Kronjuwel war mit zahlreichen kleineren Edelsteinen besetzt.
The crown jewel was set with numerous smaller gemstones.
In its literal sense, 'Kronjuwel' (crown jewel) often appears with verbs such as 'präsentieren' (to display), 'bewachen' (to guard), or 'stehlen' (to steal). In this sense, the word is usually plural: 'die Kronjuwelen' (the crown jewels).
Mehrere Sicherheitsleute bewachten die Kronjuwelen während der Ausstellung.
Several security guards guarded the crown jewels during the exhibition.
In its figurative sense, 'Kronjuwel' (crown jewel) often appears with a genitive phrase or a phrase with 'von' (of) indicating what it belongs to: it refers to the most valuable or important part of a group, collection, or institution. The context often identifies the project, city, museum, or university.
Das neue Forschungszentrum ist das Kronjuwel der Universität.
The new research center is the crown jewel of the university.
