PROPER NOUN

Hamburg/ˈhambʊʁk/Hamburg (city); Hamburg (state)

Hamburg is a German proper noun that means Hamburg (city) or Hamburg (state). It is pronounced /ˈhambʊʁk/.

Definitions

1.a major city in northern Germany, also one of the federal states(location)

a.city in northern Germany, an important port and economic center

Hamburg ist die zweitgrößte Stadt Deutschlands.Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany.

b.federal state of Germany, consisting mainly of the city itself

Die Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg ist ein eigenes Bundesland.The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is its own federal state.

Frequently asked questions

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

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