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
A compound of 'Rose' (rose) and 'Kranz' (wreath). It literally means 'rose wreath', from the idea of the rosary beads being like roses.
Memory Tips
Visualize a wreath (Kranz) made of roses (Rosen). This visual connects to both the floral crown and the religious item.