English–German

“duchy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɛɐ̯tsoːkˌtuːm/

Example

Im Urlaub waren wir in einem kleinen Herzogtum.

We were in a small duchy during our vacation.

Illustration for Herzogtum (duchy)

How to say “duchy” in German

“Duchy” in German is Herzogtum.

A bounded region whose political identity is tied to a duke rather than to a king or emperor.

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

Example sentences with Herzogtum

Das Herzogtum war lange Zeit wirtschaftlich unabhängig.

The duchy was economically independent for a long time.

Tips for using Herzogtum

  • Herzogtum is neuter, so standard forms include das Herzogtum, im Herzogtum, and the plural Herzogtümer.

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