The word "kunze" is spelled with the letters K-U-N-Z-E. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /kʊnz/ with a short u sound followed by the n and z sounds. As a noun, kunze refers to a measure of capacity, equal to half a muid or about 100 liters. The word is believed to derive from the Old High German word "kund" meaning knowledge or experience, but its exact etymology is uncertain.