NOUN
derFranke/ˈfʁaŋkə/Frankonian; Frank
Franke is a German noun that means Frankonian or Frank. It is pronounced /ˈfʁaŋkə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Franken".
Definitions
1.a person from the region of Franconia (Franken) in Germany; historically, a member of the Frankish people(ethnicity, historical)
a.person from Franconia (modern sense)
Der Franke liebt seine fränkischen Bratwürste.—The Frankonian loves his Franconian sausages.
b.member of the historical tribe of the Franks
Die Franken gründeten im Mittelalter ein großes Reich.—The Franks founded a large empire in the Middle Ages.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Franke | die Franken |
| Genitive | des Franken | der Franken |
| Dative | dem Franken | den Franken |
| Accusative | den Franken | die Franken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Franke" mean in English?
- "Franke" means Frankonian or Frank. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Franke"?
- "Franke" is pronounced /ˈfʁaŋkə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Franke" der, die, or das?
- "Franke" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Franke"?
- The plural of "Franke" is "Franken".
- What part of speech is "Franke"?
- "Franke" is a noun in German.
