PROPER NOUN
DDR/ˌdeːdeːˈʔɛʁ/GDR; East Germany
DDR is a German proper noun that means GDR or East Germany. It is pronounced /ˌdeːdeːˈʔɛʁ/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.abbr. for Deutsche Demokratische Republik; the former socialist state in East Germany (1949–1990)(history, politics)
a.referring to the state or its territory
Viele Menschen verließen die DDR vor dem Mauerbau.—Many people left the GDR before the wall was built.
b.referring to aspects, life or culture of the GDR era
Die Alltagskultur der DDR ist heute noch Thema vieler Ausstellungen.—Everyday culture of the GDR is still the subject of many exhibitions today.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die DDR | — |
| Genitive | der DDR | — |
| Dative | der DDR | — |
| Accusative | die DDR | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "DDR" mean in English?
- "DDR" means GDR or East Germany. It is a German proper noun.
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- "DDR" is pronounced /ˌdeːdeːˈʔɛʁ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "DDR" der, die, or das?
- "DDR" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
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- "DDR" is a proper noun in German.
