PROPER NOUN
Auschwitz/ˈaʊ̯ʃvɪt͡s/Auschwitz (Nazi concentration camp); Auschwitz (town)
Auschwitz is a German proper noun that means Auschwitz (Nazi concentration camp) or Auschwitz (town). It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯ʃvɪt͡s/.
Definitions
1.Nazi concentration and extermination camp during World War II(location)
a.site of mass murder by the National Socialists
Auschwitz gilt als Symbol für den Holocaust.—Auschwitz is considered a symbol of the Holocaust.
2.Polish town now known as Oświęcim(geography)
a.town in southern Poland, location of the former camp
Die Stadt Auschwitz heißt heute Oświęcim.—The town of Auschwitz is now called Oświęcim.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Auschwitz" mean in English?
- "Auschwitz" means Auschwitz (Nazi concentration camp) or Auschwitz (town). It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Auschwitz"?
- "Auschwitz" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯ʃvɪt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Auschwitz"?
- "Auschwitz" is a proper noun in German.
