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Gothenburg

GOTHN-burg

Gothenburg (proper noun) means a major port city on the west coast of Sweden, the country's second largest. Example: “The ferry to Denmark departs from Gothenburg.”

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A major port city on the west coast of Sweden, the country's second largest.
"The ferry to Denmark departs from Gothenburg."
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Etymology

From Swedish Göteborg, meaning roughly "fort on the Göta river".

Origin: Swedish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Gothenburg” mean?

The word “Gothenburg” means a major port city on the west coast of Sweden, the country's second largest.

How do you pronounce “Gothenburg”?

“Gothenburg” is pronounced GOTHN-burg (/ˈɡɑθn̩bɝɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Gothenburg” in a sentence?

Here is “Gothenburg” used in a sentence: “The ferry to Denmark departs from Gothenburg.”

What part of speech is “Gothenburg”?

“Gothenburg” is a proper noun.

Where does the word “Gothenburg” come from?

The word “Gothenburg” comes from Swedish. From Swedish Göteborg, meaning roughly "fort on the Göta river".

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