NOUN
Kragen/ˈkʁaːɡn̩/collar; neckband
Kragen is a German noun that means collar or neckband. It is pronounced /ˈkʁaːɡn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.part of a shirt, coat, etc., that encircles the neck(clothing)
a.the band or fold around the neckline of a garment
Sein Hemdkragen war schmutzig.—His shirt collar was dirty.
2.neck (in metaphors or set phrases)(figurative, often in expressions)
a.used in idioms to refer to someone's neck in a figurative sense
Das kann dich den Kragen kosten.—That could cost you your neck.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kragen | — |
| Genitive | des Kragens | — |
| Dative | dem Kragen | — |
| Accusative | den Kragen | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kragen" mean in English?
- "Kragen" means collar or neckband. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kragen"?
- "Kragen" is pronounced /ˈkʁaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kragen" der, die, or das?
- "Kragen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Kragen"?
- "Kragen" is a noun in German.
