PROPER NOUN
Amerika/aˈmeːʁika/America; the Americas
Amerika is a German proper noun that means America or the Americas. It is pronounced /aˈmeːʁika/.
Definitions
1.a continent or group of continents comprising North and South America(geography)
a.the entire landmass of North and South America
Christoph Kolumbus entdeckte Amerika im Jahr 1492.—Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.
b.often used specifically to refer to the USA (informal, by synecdoche)
Viele träumen davon, in Amerika zu leben.—Many dream of living in America.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Amerika" mean in English?
- "Amerika" means America or the Americas. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Amerika"?
- "Amerika" is pronounced /aˈmeːʁika/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Amerika"?
- "Amerika" is a proper noun in German.
