German word

Oberwart

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːbɐvaːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • neuter nounOberwart

Example

Die Einwohner Oberwarts feiern das Fest.

The residents of Oberwart are celebrating the festival.

Illustration for Oberwart (Oberwart)

More examples

Viele Touristen besuchen die historische Pfarrkirche in Oberwart.

Many tourists visit the historic parish church in Oberwart.

Core concept

A named regional town that serves as the administrative center of its surrounding district in southern Burgenland.

Common phrases

  • aus Oberwart kommen

    come from Oberwart

  • die Gemeinde Oberwart

    the municipality of Oberwart

Similar words

Stadt: A large town with numerous residents and facilities serving as an administrative or commercial hub.
Gemeinde: A locally governed administrative area whose residents manage its affairs.
Ort: A term for a settlement or place, including a village or town.
Bezirkshauptstadt: The main town responsible for a district's administrative functions.

Definition in German

Oberwart ist der Bezirkshauptort des gleichnamigen Bezirks im südlichen Burgenland.

Word origin

The name combines German "ober" ('upper') with "Wart" ('watch post') and distinguishes the town from nearby Unterwart.

Usage tips

  • In "Einwohner Oberwarts", the final -s marks the genitive; location phrases use "in Oberwart" without an ending.

Related words

  • Oberwarterman from Oberwartnoun
  • Oberwarterinwoman from Oberwartnoun

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