PROPER NOUN

Syrien/ˈzyːʁiən/Syria

Syrien is a German proper noun that means Syria. It is pronounced /ˈzyːʁiən/.

Definitions

1.a country in the Middle East, bordering Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon(geography, country)

a.the state, territory, or people of Syria

Damaskus ist die Hauptstadt von Syrien.Damascus is the capital of Syria.

b.the geographical region referred to as Syria

Viele antike Handelsrouten führten durch Syrien.Many ancient trade routes passed through Syria.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Syrien" mean in English?
"Syrien" means Syria. It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Syrien"?
"Syrien" is pronounced /ˈzyːʁiən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Syrien"?
"Syrien" is a proper noun in German.

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