die Narrenschar
Translation
crowd of fools, band of jesters, throng of jesters
Examples
Die Narrenschar zog durch die Straßen.
The crowd of fools paraded through the streets.
Eine bunte Narrenschar feierte Karneval.
A colorful crowd of jesters celebrated Carnival.
Grammar Patterns
((die Narrenschar)) the crowd of fools. Eine bunte Narrenschar feierte Karneval.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Narrenhaufen, der Narrenzug.
Etymology
Composed of 'Narr' (fool, jester) and 'Schar' (crowd, flock). Literally a 'flock of fools'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large 'share' of the population dressing up as 'Narren' (jesters) for a parade, forming a 'Narrenschar'.