PROPER NOUN

Main/maɪ̯n/Main (river)

Main is a German proper noun that means Main (river). It is pronounced /maɪ̯n/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.large river in central Germany, tributary of the Rhine(geography)

a.river flowing through Bavaria and Hesse, especially known for the city of Frankfurt am Main

Der Main fließt durch Frankfurt und mündet bei Mainz in den Rhein.The Main flows through Frankfurt and joins the Rhine at Mainz.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Main
Genitivedes Mains
Dativedem Main
Accusativeden Main

Frequently asked questions

What does "Main" mean in English?
"Main" means Main (river). It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Main"?
"Main" is pronounced /maɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Main" der, die, or das?
"Main" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Main"?
"Main" is a proper noun in German.

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