der Kran
Translation
crane (machine), crane (bird)
Examples
Ein großer Kran hebt die Last.
A large crane lifts the load.
Ein Kran fliegt über den See.
A crane is flying over the lake.
Grammar Patterns
operate ((a crane)) (machine) to operate a crane A large crane lifts the load.
see ((a crane)) (bird) to see a crane A crane is flying over the lake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hebezeug (hoist)
Etymology
From Old High German 'krano' (crane bird). The machine was named after the bird due to its long, neck-like arm.
Memory Tips
The construction machine 'Kran' looks like the long-necked bird 'Kranich', which is why they share a name.