PROPER NOUN
Großbritannien/ɡʁoːsbʁiˈtani̯ən/Great Britain
Großbritannien is a German proper noun that means Great Britain. It is pronounced /ɡʁoːsbʁiˈtani̯ən/.
Definitions
1.island nation comprising England, Scotland, and Wales(geography, country)
a.the state or territory of Great Britain
Großbritannien ist eine Insel im Nordwesten Europas.—Great Britain is an island in northwestern Europe.
b.the United Kingdom is often loosely referred to as 'Großbritannien' in German, though strictly speaking it refers just to the island
Viele Leute verwechseln Großbritannien mit dem Vereinigten Königreich.—Many people confuse Great Britain with the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Großbritannien" mean in English?
- "Großbritannien" means Great Britain. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Großbritannien"?
- "Großbritannien" is pronounced /ɡʁoːsbʁiˈtani̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Großbritannien"?
- "Großbritannien" is a proper noun in German.
