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.
