PROPER NOUN
Elbe/ˈɛlbə/Elbe (river); the Elbe
Elbe is a German proper noun that means Elbe (river) or the Elbe. It is pronounced /ˈɛlbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.a major river in central Europe flowing through the Czech Republic and Germany(geography)
a.the river itself
Die Elbe fließt durch Dresden und Hamburg.—The Elbe flows through Dresden and Hamburg.
b.the region around the river
Viele Dörfer an der Elbe sind vom Hochwasser bedroht.—Many villages along the Elbe are threatened by flooding.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Elbe | — |
| Genitive | der Elbe | — |
| Dative | der Elbe | — |
| Accusative | die Elbe | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Elbe" mean in English?
- "Elbe" means Elbe (river) or the Elbe. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Elbe"?
- "Elbe" is pronounced /ˈɛlbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Elbe" der, die, or das?
- "Elbe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Elbe"?
- "Elbe" is a proper noun in German.
