PROPER NOUN

Kolumbien/koˈlʊmbi̯ən/Colombia (country in South America)

Kolumbien is a German proper noun that means Colombia (country in South America). It is pronounced /koˈlʊmbi̯ən/.

Definitions

1.a country in the northwest of South America(location)

a.nation; sovereign state

Kolumbien liegt an der Nordspitze Südamerikas und grenzt an den Pazifischen Ozean und das Karibische Meer.—Colombia is located at the northern tip of South America and borders the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

b.used when referring to its people or culture

In Kolumbien spricht man Spanisch.—In Colombia, people speak Spanish.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kolumbien" mean in English?
"Kolumbien" means Colombia (country in South America). It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Kolumbien"?
"Kolumbien" is pronounced /koˈlʊmbi̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Kolumbien"?
"Kolumbien" is a proper noun in German.

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