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Krebs

Krebs (name) means a surname of German origin meaning "crab," also the name of a small city in Oklahoma. Example: “Hans Krebs discovered the citric acid cycle now named after him.”

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A surname of German origin meaning "crab," also the name of a small city in Oklahoma.
"Hans Krebs discovered the citric acid cycle now named after him."

Word forms

Krebs plural, Krebses plural

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Etymology

As a German, Alemannic German, and occasionally Danish surname, from the noun Krebs (“crab”).

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What does “Krebs” mean?

The word “Krebs” means a surname of German origin meaning "crab," also the name of a small city in Oklahoma.

How do you use “Krebs” in a sentence?

Here is “Krebs” used in a sentence: “Hans Krebs discovered the citric acid cycle now named after him.”

What part of speech is “Krebs”?

“Krebs” is a name.

What is the meaning of Krebs?

"Krebs" (name) means a surname of German origin meaning "crab," also the name of a small city in Oklahoma.

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