PROPER NOUN

Zürich/ˈt͡sʏrɪç/Zurich (city); Zurich (canton)

Zürich is a German proper noun that means Zurich (city) or Zurich (canton). It is pronounced /ˈt͡sʏrɪç/.

Definitions

1.largest city in Switzerland, located in the north of the country(location; city)

a.city as an urban area

Zürich ist für seine hohe Lebensqualität bekannt.Zurich is known for its high quality of life.

2.Swiss canton with the same name as the city(location; canton)

a.administrative region

Der Kanton Zürich liegt im Nordosten der Schweiz.The canton of Zurich is located in the northeast of Switzerland.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zürich" mean in English?
"Zürich" means Zurich (city) or Zurich (canton). It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Zürich"?
"Zürich" is pronounced /ˈt͡sʏrɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Zürich"?
"Zürich" is a proper noun in German.

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