PROPER NOUN

Sowjetunion/zɔˈvjɛtʔuˌni̯oːn/Soviet Union

Sowjetunion is a German proper noun that means Soviet Union. It is pronounced /zɔˈvjɛtʔuˌni̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, a former socialist state in Eurasia (1922–1991)(historical; country)

a.refers to the former Russian-led federation of socialist republics

Die Sowjetunion zerfiel im Jahr 1991 in mehrere unabhängige Staaten.The Soviet Union dissolved in 1991 into several independent states.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Sowjetunion
Genitiveder Sowjetunion
Dativeder Sowjetunion
Accusativedie Sowjetunion

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sowjetunion" mean in English?
"Sowjetunion" means Soviet Union. It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Sowjetunion"?
"Sowjetunion" is pronounced /zɔˈvjɛtʔuˌni̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Sowjetunion" der, die, or das?
"Sowjetunion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Sowjetunion"?
"Sowjetunion" is a proper noun in German.

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