dieKrone/ˈkʁoːnə/crown; top (of a tree); crown (currency, dental)
Krone is a German noun that means crown, top (of a tree), or crown (currency, dental). It is pronounced /ˈkʁoːnə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kronen".
Definitions
1.royal headdress or symbol representing monarchy or sovereignty(royalty; regalia)
a.ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch
Die Königin setzte die goldene Krone auf ihr Haupt.—The queen placed the golden crown on her head.
2.top or upper part of something, especially of a plant or tree(biology; botany)
a.treetop; leafy upper section of a tree
Die Krone des Baumes spendet im Sommer Schatten.—The crown of the tree provides shade in summer.
3.currency unit in some countries; artificial cover for a tooth(currency, dentistry)
a.unit of currency in countries like Sweden or Czechia
Er hat ein paar schwedische Kronen im Portemonnaie.—He has a few Swedish crowns in his wallet.
b.artificial cap for a damaged tooth
Der Zahnarzt hat mir eine Krone eingesetzt.—The dentist fitted me with a crown.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Krone | die Kronen |
| Genitive | der Krone | der Kronen |
| Dative | der Krone | den Kronen |
| Accusative | die Krone | die Kronen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Krone" mean in English?
- "Krone" means crown, top (of a tree), or crown (currency, dental). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Krone"?
- "Krone" is pronounced /ˈkʁoːnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Krone" der, die, or das?
- "Krone" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Krone"?
- The plural of "Krone" is "Kronen".
- What part of speech is "Krone"?
- "Krone" is a noun in German.
