PROPER NOUN

NRW/ɛnʔɛʁˈveː/North Rhine-Westphalia

NRW is a German proper noun that means North Rhine-Westphalia. It is pronounced /ɛnʔɛʁˈveː/.

Definitions

1.Abbreviation for das Bundesland Nordrhein-Westfalen in west Germany(geography, German federal states)

a.Germany's most populous federal state

Das Wirtschaftswachstum in NRW ist sehr wichtig für Deutschland.Economic growth in NRW is very important for Germany.

b.the government/authorities of North Rhine-Westphalia

NRW plant strengere Umweltauflagen für Unternehmen.NRW is planning stricter environmental regulations for companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does "NRW" mean in English?
"NRW" means North Rhine-Westphalia. It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "NRW"?
"NRW" is pronounced /ɛnʔɛʁˈveː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "NRW"?
"NRW" is a proper noun in German.

Related proper nouns

Learn German faster with Alexandria flashcards

Build your German vocabulary with focused flashcard study in the Alexandria app.