English–German

“belarus” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɪ̯sˌʁʊslant/

Example

Die Hauptstadt Weißrußlands ist Minsk.

The capital of Belarus is Minsk.

Illustration for Weißrußland (belarus)

How to say “belarus” in German

“Belarus” in German is Weißrußland.

An old German name for Belarus built around the idea of 'white Rus' as a regional designation.

Full entry for Weißrußland: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Weißrußland

In Weißrußland gibt es viele historische Städte.

There are many historic cities in Belarus.

Tips for using Weißrußland

  • Belarus and Republik Belarus are the normal modern forms in official and neutral German usage.

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