German word

Mittelfranken

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtl̩ˌfʁaŋkən/

Meaning

  • neuter nounMiddle Franconia

Example

Ich fahre morgen nach Mittelfranken.

I'm going to Middle Franconia tomorrow.

Illustration for Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia)

More examples

Die Regionalentwicklung in Mittelfranken stärkt kleine Städte.

Regional development in Middle Franconia strengthens small towns.

Core concept

A central Bavarian administrative region covering part of the historical Franconian area.

Common phrases

  • im Herzen von Mittelfranken

    in the heart of Middle Franconia

  • Lage von Mittelfranken

    location of Middle Franconia

  • Regionalentwicklung in Mittelfranken

    regional development in Middle Franconia

Similar words

Bayern: A federal state in southern Germany, with Munich as its capital.
Franken: A historic region extending across parts of southern Germany.
Regierungsbezirk: An administrative district forming part of a German federal state.

Definition in German

Mittelfranken ist eine Verwaltungsregion in Bayern, die Teile der historischen Landschaft Franken umfasst.

Word origin

Mittelfranken combines Mittel, meaning middle or central, with Franken, the German name for Franconia.

Usage tips

  • The destination phrase is nach Mittelfranken, while location within the region is expressed with in Mittelfranken.

Related words

  • mittelfränkischMiddle Franconianadjective

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