der Rosenkranz
Translation
rosary, rose wreath, chaplet
Examples
Die alte Frau betet den Rosenkranz.
The old woman is praying the rosary.
Sie trug einen schönen Rosenkranz im Haar.
She wore a beautiful rose wreath in her hair.
Grammar Patterns
((der Rosenkranz)) (nom.) the rosary, the rose wreath The rosary lies on the table.
((den Rosenkranz)) (acc.) the rosary, the rose wreath She prays the rosary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gebetskette (prayer beads)
Etymology
Composed of 'Rose' (rose) and 'Kranz' (wreath). Literally 'rose wreath', as the beads of a rosary were compared to roses.
Memory Tips
Picture a wreath (Kranz) made of roses (Rosen). This image applies both to a floral decoration and the prayer beads of a rosary.