PROPER NOUN
Frankfurt am Main/ˈfʁaŋkfʊʁt am ˈmaɪ̯n/Frankfurt (on the Main); Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is a German proper noun that means Frankfurt (on the Main) or Frankfurt am Main. It is pronounced /ˈfʁaŋkfʊʁt am ˈmaɪ̯n/.
Definitions
1.a major city in western Germany, located on the river Main(location)
a.the financial, commercial, and transport center of Germany
Frankfurt am Main ist bekannt für seine beeindruckende Skyline und als Sitz der Europäischen Zentralbank.—Frankfurt am Main is known for its impressive skyline and as the seat of the European Central Bank.
b.one of the largest cities in Germany, distinct from Frankfurt (Oder)
Viele internationale Flüge landen in Frankfurt am Main.—Many international flights land in Frankfurt am Main.
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | — |
| Genitive | Frankfurts am Main | — |
| Dative | — | — |
| Accusative | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Frankfurt am Main" mean in English?
- "Frankfurt am Main" means Frankfurt (on the Main) or Frankfurt am Main. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Frankfurt am Main"?
- "Frankfurt am Main" is pronounced /ˈfʁaŋkfʊʁt am ˈmaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Frankfurt am Main"?
- "Frankfurt am Main" is a proper noun in German.
