Danau
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Definition
Proper noun A major river in Central and Eastern Europe. It is the second-longest river in Europe (after the Volga), originating in southwestern Germany and flowing southeast to the Black Sea.
Usage
- The Danube flows through or forms the border of ten countries.
- Many important European capitals, such as Vienna and Budapest, are located on the Danube.
- The Danube Delta is a large and biodiverse wetland area.
Advanced Usage
- "Blue Danube": A poetic or cultural reference to the river, famously used in the title of Johann Strauss II's waltz,
- "Danube Basin": Refers to the entire geographical area drained by the Danube River and its tributaries.
Variants and Related Words
- Danubian (adjective): Of or relating to the Danube River.
- The Danubian plains are fertile agricultural regions.
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun (the name of a specific river). It can be referred to generically as a major European river or the great river of Central Europe.
Related Phrases
- "On the banks of the Danube": A phrase describing the location of a city or town situated next to the river.
- The historic castle stands on the banks of the Danube.
Related Idioms
- While there are no common idioms using the word "Danube" itself, the river is a potent cultural symbol in European literature and music, often representing the flow of history, connection, or romanticism.
Noun
- the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
- Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade are on the banks of the Danube