English–German

“crane” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁaːn/

Example

Am Hafen sieht man viele Kräne.

At the harbor, you can see many cranes.

Illustration for Kran (crane)

How to say “crane” in German

“Crane” in German is Kran.

A long-necked machine reaches over a load, lowers a hook, and lifts it.

Full entry for Kran: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kran

Der Monteur steuerte den Kran präzise.

The technician operated the crane precisely.

Tips for using Kran

  • Kran is masculine, and its usual plural is Kräne, with an umlaut changing the vowel.

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