English–German

“canton” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kanˈtoːn/

Example

Die Schweiz besteht aus 26 Kantonen.

Switzerland is made up of 26 cantons.

Illustration for Kanton (canton)

How to say “canton” in German

“Canton” in German is Kanton.

A region within a country that retains its own local political powers, like one of Switzerland's 26 governing parts.

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

Example sentences with Kanton

Ich arbeite im Kanton Zürich.

I work in the canton of Zurich.

Tips for using Kanton

  • Kanton is masculine, with the plural Kantone, and is especially associated with Switzerland rather than Germany's Bundesländer.

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