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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."
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- Krebses
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Etymology
As a German, Alemannic German, and occasionally Danish surname, it comes 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.
