English–German
“capital” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌʃtat/
Example
Berlin ist die Hauptstadt von Deutschland.
Berlin is the capital of Germany.
How to say “capital” in German
“Capital” in German is Hauptstadt.
A country's main urban hub, where national political and diplomatic activity is concentrated.
Example sentences with Hauptstadt
Viele Studenten wohnen in der Hauptstadt.
Many students live in the capital.
Tips for using Hauptstadt
- Hauptstadt is feminine: die Hauptstadt, der Hauptstadt, and its plural is Hauptstädte.
Other German words for “capital”
Der Wert des Kapitals ist für die Firma entscheidend.
The value of the capital is crucial to the company.