PROPER NOUN

Naher Osten/ˌnaːɐ ˈɔstn̩/Middle East

Naher Osten is a German proper noun that means Middle East. It is pronounced /ˌnaːɐ ˈɔstn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.region encompassing Southwest Asia and parts of North Africa, including countries such as Egypt, Israel, Turkey, and Iran(geography)

a.geopolitical region; the Middle East

Die politischen Entwicklungen im Nahen Osten beeinflussen die Weltwirtschaft.The political developments in the Middle East influence the world economy.

Declension

Gendermasculine

Frequently asked questions

What does "Naher Osten" mean in English?
"Naher Osten" means Middle East. It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Naher Osten"?
"Naher Osten" is pronounced /ˌnaːɐ ˈɔstn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Naher Osten" der, die, or das?
"Naher Osten" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Naher Osten"?
"Naher Osten" is a proper noun in German.

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