Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #15000
Word (Wort)

das Wappen

Translation (Übersetzung) coat of arms
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈvapən]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
culture nouns history heraldry symbols
A Wappen is a heraldic design on a shield, surcoat, or tabard used to identify individuals, families, or institutions. It's a specific type of emblem with formal heraldic rules.

Wappen - German Nouns - Wappen Meaning - Wappen Translation - Wappen Nouns Examples

Wappen is a German Nouns

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Wappen Examples (Beispiele) in English

Wappen examples with English translations. See how to use Wappen in sentences. Wappen example sentences in English below.

Das Wappen der Familie zeigt einen Löwen.
The family's coat of arms features a lion.
Describing heraldic symbols
Viele Städte haben ein historisches Wappen.
Many cities have a historical coat of arms.
Municipal symbols
Er studiert die Wappen des Mittelalters.
He studies medieval coats of arms.
Academic/heraldic research

Wappen Word Family - Wappen Related Words - Wappen Family Members

Wappen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Wappen word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Wappen family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Wappen related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived verb (abgeleitetes Verb)
wappnen
Meaning: to arm, to fortify
Tense: present
Example: Er wappnet sich für den Kampf.
Verb
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Wappentier
Meaning: heraldic animal
Example: Der Adler ist ein häufiges Wappentier.
Noun

Wappen Usage - Wappen Collocations - Wappen Idioms - Wappen Synonyms - Wappen Antonyms

Wappen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Wappen Collocations (Kollokationen)

Wappen collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Wappen word combinations and how to use Wappen with other words naturally.

ein Wappen führen
to bear a coat of arms
Medium frequency
das Wappen der Stadt
the city's coat of arms
High frequency
ein Wappen entwerfen
to design a coat of arms
Medium frequency
das Wappen zeigen
to display the coat of arms
Medium frequency
ein Wappen tragen
to wear a coat of arms
Medium frequency

Wappen Idioms (Redewendungen)

Wappen idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Wappen with meanings and explanations. Master Wappen expressions used in everyday German.

sein Wappen hochhalten
to uphold one's honor/family name
Literally 'to hold one's coat of arms high,' meaning to maintain family honor or reputation.
unter falschem Wappen segeln
to sail under false colors
To pretend to be something one is not, to deceive about one's true identity or intentions.

Wappen Synonyms (Synonyme)

Wappen synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Wappen and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Wappen similar words and their usage.

Emblem
Meaning: emblem
Medium similarity
Wappenschild
Meaning: escutcheon
High similarity
Heraldik
Meaning: heraldry
Low similarity

Wappen Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Wappenlosigkeit
Meaning: lack of a coat of arms

Wappen Semantically Related Words - Wappen Contextually Related Words - Wappen Thematically Related Words

Wappen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Wappen semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Wappen. Explore Wappen related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Wappen contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Heraldik Schild Symbol Adel Ritter Stadt Familie Emblem

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