PROPER NOUN

UdSSR/udeʔɛsʔɛsˈʔɛʁ/USSR; Soviet Union

UdSSR is a German proper noun that means USSR or Soviet Union. It is pronounced /udeʔɛsʔɛsˈʔɛʁ/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.Abbreviation for Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (Soviet Union), a former federation of socialist republics in Eurasia (1922–1991)(history, politics)

a.the country as a state

Die UdSSR war einer der wichtigsten Akteure im Kalten Krieg.The USSR was one of the key players in the Cold War.

b.the government/administration of the USSR

Die UdSSR unterzeichnete den Vertrag im Jahr 1972.The Soviet Union signed the treaty in 1972.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie UdSSR
Genitiveder UdSSR
Dativeder UdSSR
Accusativedie UdSSR

Frequently asked questions

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

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