No. 7,066 in German
frantzen
"Frantzen" is not a standard German word. It may be a misspelling or a regional term.
In a sentence
Die alte Jacke begann an den Ärmeln zu frantzen.
The old jacket began to fray at the sleeves.
In this context, 'frantzen' refers to the process of fabric threads unraveling or becoming frayed.
Das Bild war so alt, dass die Ränder anfingen zu frantzen.
The picture was so old that the edges began to fray.
Here, 'frantzen' describes the physical degradation or unraveling of an object over time, specifically the edges.
Die Seile frantzen unter starker Belastung schnell.
The ropes fray quickly under heavy load.
In this usage, 'frantzen' relates to the fraying or wearing out of material due to stress or usage conditions.
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