name
Brandenburg
BRAN-duhn-burg
Brandenburg (name) means a state in northeastern Germany surrounding Berlin, and historically a major territory of Prussia. Example: “They drove through the forests of Brandenburg on the way to Berlin.”
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A state in northeastern Germany surrounding Berlin, and historically a major territory of Prussia.
"They drove through the forests of Brandenburg on the way to Berlin."
noun
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An ornamental looped fastening or braided trim on the front of a coat, especially in military-style uniforms.
"The officer's jacket was trimmed with elaborate brandenburgs down the front."
How to use Brandenburg
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to the German state; in fashion and tailoring, it can also mean a decorative looped trim on a coat.
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Etymology
From the German place name Brandenburg; the decorative coat-fastening sense borrowed the name because the style was associated with Brandenburg military uniforms.
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What does “Brandenburg” mean?
The word “Brandenburg” means a state in northeastern Germany surrounding Berlin, and historically a major territory of Prussia. In plain terms, usually refers to the German state; in fashion and tailoring, it can also mean a decorative looped trim on a coat.
How do you pronounce “Brandenburg”?
“Brandenburg” is pronounced BRAN-duhn-burg (/ˈbɹændənbɚɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brandenburg” in a sentence?
Here is “Brandenburg” used in a sentence: “They drove through the forests of Brandenburg on the way to Berlin.”
What part of speech is “Brandenburg”?
Depending on how it is used, “Brandenburg” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Brandenburg” come from?
The word “Brandenburg” comes from German. From the German place name Brandenburg; the decorative coat-fastening sense borrowed the name because the style was associated with Brandenburg military uniforms.
How many meanings does “Brandenburg” have?
“Brandenburg” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a state in northeastern Germany surrounding Berlin, and historically a major territory of Prussia.
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