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Liechtenstein
LIHK-tuhn-styn
Liechtenstein (name) means a tiny country in Central Europe between Switzerland and Austria, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein. Example: “Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in the world, with Vaduz as its capital.”
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A tiny country in Central Europe between Switzerland and Austria, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein.
"Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in the world, with Vaduz as its capital."
How to use Liechtenstein
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small German-speaking principality in the Alps.
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Etymology
Named after the ruling Liechtenstein dynasty, whose name comes from Liechtenstein Castle in Austria — from German licht ("light, bright") and Stein ("stone"), so literally "bright stone."
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What does “Liechtenstein” mean?
The word “Liechtenstein” means a tiny country in Central Europe between Switzerland and Austria, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein. In plain terms, a small German-speaking principality in the Alps.
How do you pronounce “Liechtenstein”?
“Liechtenstein” is pronounced LIHK-tuhn-styn (/ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Liechtenstein” in a sentence?
Here is “Liechtenstein” used in a sentence: “Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in the world, with Vaduz as its capital.”
What part of speech is “Liechtenstein”?
“Liechtenstein” is a name.
Where does the word “Liechtenstein” come from?
The word “Liechtenstein” comes from German. Named after the ruling Liechtenstein dynasty, whose name comes from Liechtenstein Castle in Austria — from German licht ("light, bright") and Stein ("stone"), so literally "bright stone.".
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