krönen
Translation
to crown, to cap, to top off
Examples
Der Prinz wurde zum König gekrönt.
The prince was crowned king.
Der Erfolg krönte seine lange Arbeit.
The success crowned his long work.
Eine Kirsche krönte den Eisbecher.
A cherry crowned the ice cream sundae.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) ((zu+3)) to crown sb. as sth. He was crowned king.
((et4)) to crown/top sth. (figuratively) The victory crowned the season.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vollenden (to complete), abschließen (to conclude).
Etymology
From 'die Krone' (the crown). The verb literally means 'to put a crown on'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Krone' (crown). 'krönen' is the action of giving a crown, both literally and figuratively (like a 'crowning achievement').