Provinz/pʁoˈvɪnt͡s/province; rural area; backwater
Provinz is a German noun that means province, rural area, or backwater. It is pronounced /pʁoˈvɪnt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Provinzen".
Definitions
1.an administrative division or region of a country(administrative region)
a.one of the main territorial units of a country
Kanada ist in zehn Provinzen und drei Territorien unterteilt.—Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories.
2.the area outside the capital city; the countryside or rural area(countryside; not the capital)
a.a region away from the cultural or political center
Viele junge Leute ziehen aus der Provinz in die Großstadt.—Many young people move from the provinces to the big city.
3.a dull, backward, or insignificant place (colloquial, often negative)(pejorative, informal)
a.a backwater; a place regarded as boring or insignificant
Für sie ist dieses Dorf pure Provinz.—For her, this village is pure backwater.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Provinz | die Provinzen |
| Genitive | der Provinz | der Provinzen |
| Dative | der Provinz | den Provinzen |
| Accusative | die Provinz | die Provinzen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Provinz" mean in English?
- "Provinz" means province, rural area, or backwater. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Provinz"?
- "Provinz" is pronounced /pʁoˈvɪnt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Provinz" der, die, or das?
- "Provinz" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Provinz"?
- The plural of "Provinz" is "Provinzen".
- What part of speech is "Provinz"?
- "Provinz" is a noun in German.
