German Conversation · Level 95
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German word
Weißrußland
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvaɪ̯sˌʁʊslant/
Meaning
- neuter nounBelarus
Example
Die Hauptstadt Weißrußlands ist Minsk.
The capital of Belarus is Minsk.
More examples
In Weißrußland gibt es viele historische Städte.
There are many historic cities in Belarus.
Core concept
An old German name for Belarus built around the idea of 'white Rus' as a regional designation.
Common phrases
in Weißrußland
in Belarus
aus Weißrußland
from Belarus
die Grenze zu Weißrußland
the border with Belarus
Similar words
Belarus: The standard modern German name for Belarus.
Republik Belarus: The formal state name used for Belarus in official documents and public contexts.
Belorussland: A historical Russian-derived name for Belarus, still seen in some contexts.
Definition in German
Weißrußland ist eine veraltete deutsche Bezeichnung für den Staat Belarus; heute wird meist Belarus oder Republik Belarus verwendet.
Word origin
The name is a German compound corresponding to Belaya Rus', with Weiß translating 'white' and Ruß representing the historical name Rus.
Usage tips
- Belarus and Republik Belarus are the normal modern forms in official and neutral German usage.
Other meanings
- White Russianoun
Related words
- WeißrusseBelarusiannoun
- weißrussischBelarusianadjective