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Adventskranz

Advent wreath

noun ad-VENTS-krants Rare

Usage Note

Adventskranz is the evergreen wreath with four candles, one lit each Advent Sunday before Christmas. From Advent and Kranz (wreath); the plural mutates to Adventskränze. A cherished German custom.

Examples

"Auf dem Tisch liegt ein selbstgemachter Adventskranz."

Natural Translation

On the table lies a homemade Advent wreath.

Literal Translation

On the table lies a self-made Advent-wreath.

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