German word

Franke

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁaŋkə/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfranconian

Example

Ein Franke kommt aus Franken.

A Franconian comes from Franconia.

Illustration for Franke (franconian)

More examples

Ich bin Franke.

I am a Franconian.

Core concept

A person whose regional identity is tied to Franconia.

Common phrases

  • bin Franke

    be a Franconian

Similar words

Franken: The historic region of Franconia in Germany.
Bayer: A person from Bavaria.

Definition in German

Als Franke gilt jemand mit Herkunft aus dem Gebiet Franken.

Word origin

Franke is the inhabitant noun formed from Franken, the regional name ultimately linked to the Franks, a Germanic people.

Usage tips

  • Franke is a weak masculine noun: der Franke, den Franken, and plural die Franken.

Other meanings

  • Franknoun

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