PROPER NOUN

Afrika/ˈaːfʁika/Africa (continent)

Afrika is a German proper noun that means Africa (continent). It is pronounced /ˈaːfʁika/.

Definitions

1.the second largest continent in the world, located south of Europe and bordered to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and to the east by the Indian Ocean(geography)

a.the continent of Africa as a whole

Viele Tiere leben in Afrika.Many animals live in Africa.

b.used to refer to the countries and peoples of Africa collectively

Afrika ist reich an Kulturen und Sprachen.Africa is rich in cultures and languages.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Afrika" mean in English?
"Afrika" means Africa (continent). It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Afrika"?
"Afrika" is pronounced /ˈaːfʁika/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Afrika"?
"Afrika" is a proper noun in German.

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