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Bucharest

boo-kuh-REHST

Bucharest (name) means the capital and largest city of Romania. Example: “They flew into Bucharest for the summer conference.”

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The capital and largest city of Romania.
"They flew into Bucharest for the summer conference."
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Etymology

From Romanian București, from Bucur (a personal name) plus -ești (a patronymic suffix).

Origin: Romanian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bucharest” mean?

The word “Bucharest” means the capital and largest city of Romania.

How do you pronounce “Bucharest”?

“Bucharest” is pronounced boo-kuh-REHST (/ˌb(j)uːkəˈɹɛst/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bucharest” in a sentence?

Here is “Bucharest” used in a sentence: “They flew into Bucharest for the summer conference.”

What part of speech is “Bucharest”?

“Bucharest” is a name.

Where does the word “Bucharest” come from?

The word “Bucharest” comes from Romanian. From Romanian București, from Bucur (a personal name) plus -ești (a patronymic suffix).

Is “Bucharest” a common word?

“Bucharest” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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