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.

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