PROPER NOUN

Frankfurt/ˈfʁaŋkfʊʁt/Frankfurt (city)

Frankfurt is a German proper noun that means Frankfurt (city). It is pronounced /ˈfʁaŋkfʊʁt/.

Definitions

1.a major city in central Germany, especially short for 'Frankfurt am Main'(geography, city)

a.city known as a financial and transport center

Frankfurt ist eine der wichtigsten Städte Deutschlands.Frankfurt is one of the most important cities in Germany.

b.reference to the main/central city (not to Frankfurt an der Oder)

Der Flughafen Frankfurt ist einer der größten in Europa.Frankfurt Airport is one of the largest in Europe.

Frequently asked questions

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

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