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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
noun
Freiviertel
noun
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
noun
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?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To divide a region into cantons, or to house troops by requisitioning local lodging.
    "Troops were cantoned in the villages along the border."

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.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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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