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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Kragen
Genitivedes Kragens
Dativedem Kragen
Accusativeden 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.

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