PROPER NOUN
Westjordanland/ˌvɛstˈjɔʁdanlant/West Bank
Westjordanland is a German proper noun that means West Bank. It is pronounced /ˌvɛstˈjɔʁdanlant/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.the territory west of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel since 1967; West Bank(geography)
a.the region as a political entity or disputed territory
Das Westjordanland ist Gegenstand internationaler Verhandlungen.—The West Bank is the subject of international negotiations.
b.the geographic area bordering Jordan and Israel
Viele palästinensische Städte liegen im Westjordanland.—Many Palestinian cities are located in the West Bank.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Westjordanland | — |
| Genitive | des Westjordanlands | — |
| Dative | dem Westjordanland | — |
| Accusative | das Westjordanland | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Westjordanland" mean in English?
- "Westjordanland" means West Bank. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Westjordanland"?
- "Westjordanland" is pronounced /ˌvɛstˈjɔʁdanlant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Westjordanland" der, die, or das?
- "Westjordanland" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Westjordanland"?
- "Westjordanland" is a proper noun in German.
