German word

Frauenfeld

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁaʊ̯ənˌfɛlt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounFrauenfeld

Example

Die Altstadt Frauenfelds ist schön.

Frauenfeld's old town is beautiful.

Illustration for Frauenfeld (Frauenfeld)

More examples

Viele Menschen arbeiten in Frauenfeld.

Many people work in Frauenfeld.

Core concept

A Swiss town name joining a field landscape with the administrative center of Thurgau.

Common phrases

  • in Frauenfeld leben

    live in Frauenfeld

  • der Bahnhof von Frauenfeld

    the train station in Frauenfeld

  • das Zentrum von Frauenfeld

    the center of Frauenfeld

Similar words

Kantonshauptstadt: A city that serves as the administrative center of a canton.
Stadt: A relatively large settlement with concentrated commercial and cultural functions.
Ort: A named place used to indicate a geographic location.
Gemeinde: A local administrative unit with residents and its own governing organization.

Definition in German

Frauenfeld ist eine Stadt in der Ostschweiz und zugleich Verwaltungssitz des Kantons Thurgau.

Word origin

The place name combines Middle High German vrouwe or vrouwen, meaning 'lady' or 'women', with velt, meaning 'field'.

Usage tips

  • City names such as Frauenfeld usually take no article, with nach Frauenfeld for movement and in Frauenfeld for location.

Related words

  • Frauenfelderresident of Frauenfeldnoun
  • Frauenfelderinfemale resident of Frauenfeldnoun

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