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crescent in German

crescent in German is Mondsichel, Halbmond, Croissant — crescent means the curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.

crescent in German

Mondsichel
noun
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
Halbmond
noun
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
Croissant
noun
A curved pastry.
Hörnchen
noun
A curved pastry.
Kipfel
noun
A curved pastry.
Kipfl
noun
A curved pastry.
Halbmond
noun
(Islam) A representation of a crescent, used as a symbol of Islam.

What does "crescent" mean?

  1. noun The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.
    "A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour."
  2. noun Anything with this curved shape, including a curved pastry or a curved street of houses.
    "They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast."

crescent in a sentence

  • A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour.
  • They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast.
  • The family lived on a quiet crescent lined with oak trees.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "crescent" in German?

"crescent" in German is Mondsichel, Halbmond, Croissant. crescent means: The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.

How do you use "crescent" in a sentence?

Example: "A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour." In German, "crescent" is Mondsichel, Halbmond, Croissant.

Are there other ways to say "crescent" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "crescent": Mondsichel, Halbmond, Croissant, Hörnchen, Kipfel, Kipfl.

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