Trauring

German

Etymology

From trauen (“to wed”) +‎ Ring (“ring”). Compare Dutch trouwring.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtʁaʊ̯ʁɪŋ/
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

Noun

Trauring m (strong, genitive Traurings or Trauringes, plural Trauringe)

  1. wedding band, wedding ring
    Synonym: Ehering

Usage notes

  • While Ehering is the normal word in most regions, Trauring is preferred by jewelers and in advertising.

Declension

Declension of Trauring [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Trauring die Trauringe
genitive eines des Traurings, Trauringes der Trauringe
dative einem dem Trauring, Trauringe1 den Trauringen
accusative einen den Trauring die Trauringe

1Now rare, see notes.

Further reading

  • “Trauring” in Duden online
  • “Trauring”, in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache‎[1] (in German)
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