German word

Kragen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁaːgn̩/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncollar

Example

Der Kragen ist zu eng.

The collar is too tight.

Illustration for Kragen (collar)

More examples

Sie knöpfte den Kragen zu, bevor sie nach draußen ging.

She buttoned up her collar before going outside.

Core concept

A fabric edge that frames the neck and upper chest of a shirt or coat.

Common phrases

  • den Kragen zuknöpfen

    button up the collar

  • mit dem Kragen spielen

    play with the collar

Similar words

Hals: The part of the body linking the head and torso.
Halskette: A chain or cord worn around the neck for decoration.
Hemdkragen: The neck-covering collar attached to a shirt.
Revers: The folded fabric flap visible on the front of a jacket.

Definition in German

Kragen bezeichnet den vorderen und hinteren Rand eines Hemdes oder Mantels am Hals, der den Übergang zum Hals oder zur Brust einfässt.

Word origin

Kragen is an inherited Germanic noun recorded as Middle High German kragen and Old High German krago.

Usage tips

  • Kragen is masculine, with der Kragen and the unchanged plural die Kragen.

Related words

  • kragenloscollarlessadjective
  • Kragenschnittcollar designnoun

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