PROPER NOUN

Weißrussland/ˈvaɪ̯sˌʁʊslant/Belarus; White Russia

Weißrussland is a German proper noun that means Belarus or White Russia. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯sˌʁʊslant/.

Definitions

1.Belarus; a country in Eastern Europe, formerly called White Russia(country name)

a.sovereign state east of Poland, known as Weißrussland in older or everyday usage (note: official usage now prefers 'Belarus')

Minsk ist die Hauptstadt von Weißrussland.Minsk is the capital of Belarus.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Weißrussland" mean in English?
"Weißrussland" means Belarus or White Russia. It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Weißrussland"?
"Weißrussland" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯sˌʁʊslant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Weißrussland"?
"Weißrussland" is a proper noun in German.

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