PROPER NOUN

Sarajewo/zaʁaˈjeːvo/Sarajevo (capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Sarajewo is a German proper noun that means Sarajevo (capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina). It is pronounced /zaʁaˈjeːvo/.

Definitions

1.the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina(geography)

a.European city known for its history and cultural significance

Sarajewo ist die Hauptstadt von Bosnien und Herzegowina.Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

b.site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914

Das Attentat von Sarajewo löste den Ersten Weltkrieg aus.The assassination in Sarajevo triggered the First World War.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sarajewo" mean in English?
"Sarajewo" means Sarajevo (capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina). It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Sarajewo"?
"Sarajewo" is pronounced /zaʁaˈjeːvo/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Sarajewo"?
"Sarajewo" is a proper noun in German.

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