This is the 7217th most frequent German word.
gantenbein
"Gantenbein" does not have a direct meaning in German; it is a surname and the title of a novel by Max Frisch.
Here, 'Gantenbein' is used as a proper noun referring to a family name.
Gantenbein ist ein Nachname, der in der Schweiz verbreitet ist.
Gantenbein is a surname that is common in Switzerland.
In this context, 'Gantenbein' is used as a fictitious name chosen by the character, representing an identity.
Der Titel des Romans von Max Frisch ist 'Mein Name sei Gantenbein'.
The title of the novel by Max Frisch is 'Let's say my name is Gantenbein'.
Here, 'Gantenbein' references the concept and symbolic interpretation derived from the novel by Max Frisch.