Rosenkranz

rosary

noun RO-zen-krants Rare

Also means

rose garland

Usage Note

Rosenkranz is the Catholic prayer rope used to count recitations of the Hail Mary and other prayers. The word literally means 'rose garland'; den Rosenkranz beten means to pray the rosary.

Examples

"Die Großmutter betete jeden Abend den Rosenkranz."

Natural Translation

The grandmother prayed the rosary every evening.

Literal Translation

The grandmother prayed every evening the rosary.

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