canton in German
canton in German is Kanton, Freiviertel — canton means a political or administrative division of a country, such as one of the states of Switzerland.
canton in German
Kanton
Freiviertel
A subdivision of a flag, the rectangular inset on the upper hoist (i.e., flagpole) side, the upper-left quadrant of a flag, (the stars of the US national flag are in a canton).
Kanton
A subdivision of a flag, the rectangular inset on the upper hoist (i.e., flagpole) side, the upper-left quadrant of a flag, (the stars of the US national flag are in a canton).
What does "canton" mean?
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noun A political or administrative division of a country, such as one of the states of Switzerland.
"Switzerland is made up of twenty-six cantons, each with its own local government."
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verb To divide a region into cantons, or to house troops by requisitioning local lodging.
"Troops were cantoned in the villages along the border."
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canton in a sentence
- Switzerland is made up of twenty-six cantons, each with its own local government.
- Troops were cantoned in the villages along the border.
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What is "canton" in German?
"canton" in German is Kanton, Freiviertel. canton means: A political or administrative division of a country, such as one of the states of Switzerland.
How do you use "canton" in a sentence?
Example: "Switzerland is made up of twenty-six cantons, each with its own local government." In German, "canton" is Kanton, Freiviertel.
Are there other ways to say "canton" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "canton": Kanton, Freiviertel.
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