PROPER NOUN
Australien/aʊ̯sˈtʁaːli̯ən/Australia (country/continent)
Australien is a German proper noun that means Australia (country/continent). It is pronounced /aʊ̯sˈtʁaːli̯ən/.
Definitions
1.a country and continent in the southern hemisphere, located between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean(country; continent)
a.the country of Australia, with its own government
Australien ist das sechstgrößte Land der Erde.—Australia is the sixth largest country in the world.
b.the continent of Australia, including the island and surrounding areas
Viele Tiere, die in Australien leben, gibt es sonst nirgends auf der Welt.—Many animals that live in Australia exist nowhere else in the world.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Australien" mean in English?
- "Australien" means Australia (country/continent). It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Australien"?
- "Australien" is pronounced /aʊ̯sˈtʁaːli̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Australien"?
- "Australien" is a proper noun in German.
