PROPER NOUN
Ost-Berlin/ˈɔstbɛʁˌliːn/East Berlin
Ost-Berlin is a German proper noun that means East Berlin. It is pronounced /ˈɔstbɛʁˌliːn/.
Definitions
1.eastern part of Berlin, capital of the former GDR (1949–1990)(geography; history)
a.officially designated sector of Berlin under Soviet control from 1949 to 1990
Ost-Berlin war die Hauptstadt der DDR.—East Berlin was the capital of the GDR.
b.colloquially, the area of Berlin east of the former Wall
Viele historische Gebäude befinden sich in Ost-Berlin.—Many historic buildings are located in East Berlin.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ost-Berlin" mean in English?
- "Ost-Berlin" means East Berlin. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ost-Berlin"?
- "Ost-Berlin" is pronounced /ˈɔstbɛʁˌliːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Ost-Berlin"?
- "Ost-Berlin" is a proper noun in German.
