PROPER NOUN
Sankt/zaŋkt/Saint
Sankt is a German proper noun that means Saint. It is pronounced /zaŋkt/.
Definitions
1.abbreviation for 'Sankt', the title given to saints in Christian contexts(used as a prefix before Christian saint names)
a.used before names of saints or places named after saints
St. Paul ist eine bekannte Kirche in München.—St. Paul is a famous church in Munich.
b.used before the name of a saint in personal or geographical names
Wir fahren nach St. Gallen in der Schweiz.—We are going to St. Gallen in Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sankt" mean in English?
- "Sankt" means Saint. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sankt"?
- "Sankt" is pronounced /zaŋkt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Sankt"?
- "Sankt" is a proper noun in German.
