German Conversation · Level 21
89 words
German word
Krone
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkʁoːnə/
Meaning
- feminine nouncrown
Example
Im Museum lagen viele Kronen.
There were many crowns in the museum.
More examples
Beim Zahnarzt bekam sie eine neue Krone.
At the dentist's, she got a new dental crown.
Core concept
A decorated ring or fitted cap associated with a ruler, a currency, or the top of a tooth.
Common phrases
eine Krone beim Zahnarzt
a dental crown at the dentist's
eine Krone bekommen
get a dental crown
die Krone seines Schaffens
the crowning achievement of his work
Similar words
Hut: A fabric hat with a brim, worn outdoors.
Mütze: A warm hat that fully covers the head.
Kappe: A casual hat with a small brim at the front.
Zahnkrone: An artificial covering placed over a tooth to restore its shape.
Definition in German
Krone (f.) ein rundes, oft reich verziertes Zeichen der Herrschaft, das auf dem Kopf getragen wird.
Word origin
Krone is a borrowing based on Latin corona, which originally referred to a wreath or crown and later developed several crown-related senses.
Usage tips
- In financial contexts, Krone can name a crown currency, while dental contexts often use Zahnkrone for a tooth crown.