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Sarajevo
sa-ruh-YAY-voh
Sarajevo (name) means the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated along the Miljacka river. Example: “The assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 helped trigger the First World War.”
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The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated along the Miljacka river.
"The assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 helped trigger the First World War."
How to use Sarajevo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Etymology
From Ottoman Turkish "saray" ("palace") plus a Serbo-Croatian suffix meaning "plain" or "lowland."
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What does “Sarajevo” mean?
The word “Sarajevo” means the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated along the Miljacka river. In plain terms, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How do you pronounce “Sarajevo”?
“Sarajevo” is pronounced sa-ruh-YAY-voh (/ˌsæ.ɹəˈjeɪ.voʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sarajevo” in a sentence?
Here is “Sarajevo” used in a sentence: “The assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 helped trigger the First World War.”
What part of speech is “Sarajevo”?
“Sarajevo” is a name.
Where does the word “Sarajevo” come from?
The word “Sarajevo” comes from Ottoman Turkish. From Ottoman Turkish "saray" ("palace") plus a Serbo-Croatian suffix meaning "plain" or "lowland.".
Is “Sarajevo” a common word?
“Sarajevo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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