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Danube
DAN-yoob
Danube (name) means a major river in Europe that runs about 2,850 kilometres from Germany through Central and Eastern Europe to the Black Sea. Example: “Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade all sit on the banks of the Danube.”
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A major river in Europe that runs about 2,850 kilometres from Germany through Central and Eastern Europe to the Black Sea.
"Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade all sit on the banks of the Danube."
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Etymology
From Latin Dānubius, tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "river" — the same root that gives Sanskrit and Old Russian words for flowing water.
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What does “Danube” mean?
The word “Danube” means a major river in Europe that runs about 2,850 kilometres from Germany through Central and Eastern Europe to the Black Sea.
How do you pronounce “Danube”?
“Danube” is pronounced DAN-yoob (/ˈdænjuːb/ in IPA).
How do you use “Danube” in a sentence?
Here is “Danube” used in a sentence: “Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade all sit on the banks of the Danube.”
What part of speech is “Danube”?
“Danube” is a name.
Where does the word “Danube” come from?
The word “Danube” comes from Latin. From Latin Dānubius, tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "river" — the same root that gives Sanskrit and Old Russian words for flowing water.
Is “Danube” a common word?
“Danube” is an uncommon word in modern English.
