PROPER NOUN
Donau/ˈdoːnaʊ̯/Danube (river)
Donau is a German proper noun that means Danube (river). It is pronounced /ˈdoːnaʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.a major river in central and eastern Europe, flowing through several countries including Germany and Austria(geography; river)
a.river in southern and eastern Europe
Die Donau fließt durch Wien und Budapest.—The Danube flows through Vienna and Budapest.
b.used metonymically for regions or places near the Danube
Wir machen Urlaub an der Donau.—We are vacationing on the Danube (river).
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Donau | — |
| Genitive | der Donau | — |
| Dative | der Donau | — |
| Accusative | die Donau | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Donau" mean in English?
- "Donau" means Danube (river). It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Donau"?
- "Donau" is pronounced /ˈdoːnaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Donau" der, die, or das?
- "Donau" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Donau"?
- "Donau" is a proper noun in German.
