PROPER NOUN
Schweiz/ʃvaɪ̯t͡s/Switzerland
Schweiz is a German proper noun that means Switzerland. It is pronounced /ʃvaɪ̯t͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schweizen".
Definitions
1.a central European country; the Swiss Confederation(location)
a.landlocked country in Central Europe known for its neutrality, mountains, and multilingualism
Die Schweiz ist für ihre Alpen und ihre Schokolade berühmt.—Switzerland is famous for its Alps and its chocolate.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schweiz | die Schweizen |
| Genitive | der Schweiz | der Schweizen |
| Dative | der Schweiz | den Schweizen |
| Accusative | die Schweiz | die Schweizen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schweiz" mean in English?
- "Schweiz" means Switzerland. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schweiz"?
- "Schweiz" is pronounced /ʃvaɪ̯t͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schweiz" der, die, or das?
- "Schweiz" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Schweiz"?
- The plural of "Schweiz" is "Schweizen".
- What part of speech is "Schweiz"?
- "Schweiz" is a proper noun in German.
