PROPER NOUN

Frankfurt/Main/ˈfʁaŋkfʊʁtˈmaɪ̯n/Frankfurt (on the Main); Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt/Main is a German proper noun that means Frankfurt (on the Main) or Frankfurt am Main. It is pronounced /ˈfʁaŋkfʊʁtˈmaɪ̯n/.

Definitions

1.a major city in the state of Hesse, Germany, located on the river Main(city name)

a.important financial and transportation center in Germany

Frankfurt/Main ist ein bedeutendes Finanzzentrum in Europa.Frankfurt am Main is an important financial center in Europe.

b.often used to distinguish from Frankfurt (Oder)

Mein Zug fährt nach Frankfurt/Main, nicht nach Frankfurt (Oder).My train goes to Frankfurt am Main, not to Frankfurt (Oder).

Frequently asked questions

What does "Frankfurt/Main" mean in English?
"Frankfurt/Main" means Frankfurt (on the Main) or Frankfurt am Main. It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Frankfurt/Main"?
"Frankfurt/Main" is pronounced /ˈfʁaŋkfʊʁtˈmaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Frankfurt/Main"?
"Frankfurt/Main" is a proper noun in German.

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