English–German
“continent” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɔntinɛnt/
Example
Europa ist ein Kontinent.
Europe is a continent.
How to say “continent” in German
“Continent” in German is Kontinent.
A broad unbroken land body divided into many national territories rather than separated by ocean into islands.
Example sentences with Kontinent
Auf dem Kontinent Afrika leben viele Tierarten.
Many animal species live on the continent of Africa.
Tips for using Kontinent
- The phrase auf dem Kontinent commonly contrasts mainland Europe with an island, while auf einem Kontinent means being on a continent more generally.