Rank

See also: rank, ránk, and ränk

German

Etymology

From Middle High German ranc (“a quick turning movement”), from Old High German [Term?], from Proto-Germanic *wrankiz (“a turn, twisting”). Cognate with English wrench.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʁaŋk/

Noun

Rank m (genitive Rankes or Ranks, plural Ränke)

  1. (dated, formal) plot, machination, intrigue
  2. (Switzerland) bend, curve (of a path, road, etc.)
  3. (Switzerland) trick, ruse

Declension
Declension of Rank
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Rank die Ränke
genitive eines des Rankes,
Ranks		 der Ränke
dative einem dem Rank,
Ranke1		 den Ränken
accusative einen den Rank die Ränke
1Now uncommon, see notes

Further reading
  • Rank in Duden online

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Old High German ring, from Proto-Germanic *hringaz.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʀɑŋk/
    • Rhymes: -ɑŋk

Noun

Rank m (plural Réng, diminutive Réngelchen)

  1. ring (annular object)
  2. ring (jewellery)

Plautdietsch

Noun

Rank f (plural Ranke)

  1. creeper
  2. ivy
  3. tendril
  4. climbing plant
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