German word

krönen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁøːnən/

Meaning

  • verbcrown

Example

Die Königin krönte die Prinzessin.

The queen crowned the princess.

Illustration for krönen (crown)

More examples

Nach dem Spiel krönte die Menge den Kapitän zum Helden.

After the game, the crowd crowned the captain a hero.

Core concept

A crown placed on someone marks both royal elevation and the highest point of an achievement.

Common phrases

  • jemanden zum Helden krönen

    crown someone a hero

  • eine Leistung krönen

    crown an achievement

Similar words

bekrönen: Honor someone by awarding a crown, title, or similar distinction.
auszeichnen: Recognize merit or achievement by giving someone an award or medal.
ehren: Show respect for someone's conduct or achievements by granting them honor.
küren: Officially select someone from several candidates for a title or award.

Definition in German

Jemandem durch das feierliche Aufsetzen einer Krone die Königswürde verleihen; bildlich etwas zum Höhepunkt oder zur größten Auszeichnung machen.

Word origin

Krönen is derived from the noun Krone, which entered German from Latin corona through earlier German forms.

Usage tips

  • Krönen takes the person receiving the crown as a direct object, as in Die Königin krönte die Prinzessin, and it also works figuratively.

Opposites

  • entthronendethroneverb
  • entehrendishonorverb

Related words

  • Krönungcoronationnoun
  • gekröntcrownedadjective

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