Translation of German word "Kontinent" to English
derKontinent
/kɔntɪnɛnt/
Meaning
NounOne of the main contiguous landmasses, separated by water or geological features, on the surface of a planet, sometimes including its continental shelves and the islands on them.
How to use
Kontinent ('continent') is masculine: der Kontinent (plural: die Kontinente). Der afrikanische Kontinent — The African continent.
🇬🇧 English
continent
Example
Asien ist der größte und bevölkerungsreichste Kontinent der Erde.
Asia is the largest and most populous continent on Earth.
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Common phrases
- der afrikanische Kontinent— the African continent
- ein anderer Kontinent— another continent
- auf dem Kontinent leben— to live on the continent
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What is the definition of the German word "der Kontinent"?▼
The German word "der Kontinent" is defined as: "One of the main contiguous landmasses, separated by water or geological features, on the surface of a planet, sometimes including its continental shelves and the islands on them."
What does the German word "der Kontinent" mean?▼
The German word "der Kontinent" means "continent" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Kontinent"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Kontinent"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Asien ist der größte und bevölkerungsreichste Kontinent der Erde." (which translates as "Asia is the largest and most populous continent on Earth.").
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