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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Balkan | — |
| Genitive | des Balkans | — |
| Dative | dem Balkan | — |
| Accusative | den 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.
