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