PROPER NOUN

Balkan/ˈbalkaːn/the Balkans; Balkan Peninsula

Balkan is a German proper noun that means the Balkans or Balkan Peninsula. It is pronounced /ˈbalkaːn/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.geographical region in Southeastern Europe known as the Balkan Peninsula(geography)

a.the countries and area located on the Balkan Peninsula

Der Balkan ist bekannt für seine kulturelle Vielfalt.The Balkans are known for their cultural diversity.

b.colloquially: the countries in Southeast Europe south of the Danube river

Viele verschiedene Sprachen werden auf dem Balkan gesprochen.Many different languages are spoken in the Balkans.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Balkan
Genitivedes Balkans
Dativedem Balkan
Accusativeden Balkan

Frequently asked questions

What does "Balkan" mean in English?
"Balkan" means the Balkans or Balkan Peninsula. It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Balkan"?
"Balkan" is pronounced /ˈbalkaːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Balkan" der, die, or das?
"Balkan" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Balkan"?
"Balkan" is a proper noun in German.

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