PROPER NOUN
Schwaben/ˈʃvaːbn̩/Swabia; the Swabians
Schwaben is a German proper noun that means Swabia or the Swabians. It is pronounced /ˈʃvaːbn̩/.
Definitions
1.historical region in southwest Germany(region)
a.area formerly a duchy, today part of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria
Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten gibt es in Schwaben zu entdecken.—There are many sights to discover in Swabia.
2.inhabitants or natives of Swabia(people)
a.the people from the Swabian region
Die Schwaben sind für ihre Sparsamkeit bekannt.—The Swabians are known for their thriftiness.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schwaben" mean in English?
- "Schwaben" means Swabia or the Swabians. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schwaben"?
- "Schwaben" is pronounced /ˈʃvaːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Schwaben"?
- "Schwaben" is a proper noun in German.
