Kanton/ˈkanton/canton (Swiss state); administrative district (some countries)
Kanton is a German noun that means canton (Swiss state) or administrative district (some countries). It is pronounced /ˈkanton/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kantone".
Definitions
1.member state of the Swiss Confederation(switzerland, politics)
a.one of the self-governing regions of Switzerland
Der Kanton Zürich ist einer der bevölkerungsreichsten Kantone der Schweiz.—The canton of Zurich is one of the most populous cantons in Switzerland.
2.administrative district in some countries, especially in southern Europe(administration, international)
a.region serving as a local government unit
Im französischen Verwaltungswesen bezeichnet ein Kanton eine Gruppe von Gemeinden.—In the French administrative system, a canton designates a group of municipalities.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kanton | die Kantone |
| Genitive | des Kantons | der Kantone |
| Dative | dem Kanton | den Kantonen |
| Accusative | den Kanton | die Kantone |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kanton" mean in English?
- "Kanton" means canton (Swiss state) or administrative district (some countries). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kanton"?
- "Kanton" is pronounced /ˈkanton/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kanton" der, die, or das?
- "Kanton" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Kanton"?
- The plural of "Kanton" is "Kantone".
- What part of speech is "Kanton"?
- "Kanton" is a noun in German.
