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mainland in German

mainland in German is Festland, Kontinent — mainland means the main continuous landmass of a country or region, as opposed to its islands.

mainland in German

Festland
noun
The continent; the principal land, as distinguished from islands or a peninsula.
Kontinent
noun
The continent; the principal land, as distinguished from islands or a peninsula.

What does "mainland" mean?

  1. noun The main continuous landmass of a country or region, as opposed to its islands.
    "Many people who work on the island commute to the mainland every day."
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mainland in a sentence

  • Many people who work on the island commute to the mainland every day.
  • Supplies are delivered from the mainland by boat twice a week.

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What is "mainland" in German?
"mainland" in German is Festland, Kontinent. mainland means: The main continuous landmass of a country or region, as opposed to its islands.
How do you use "mainland" in a sentence?
Example: "Many people who work on the island commute to the mainland every day." In German, "mainland" is Festland, Kontinent.
Are there other ways to say "mainland" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "mainland": Festland, Kontinent.
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