Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital city of Germany: "German capital" specifically refers to the city that serves as the political and administrative center of Germany. The reference context specifies it is located in eastern Germany.

Usage Notes

• "German capital" is a compound noun phrase. The explanation focuses on the meaning of this specific phrase as a single unit referring to a city.
• It is typically used in formal, geographical, or historical contexts to identify the capital city of Germany.
• The definite article "the" is commonly used before it: .

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Berlin is the German capital.
  • The conference will be held in the German capital.
  • After reunification, the German capital moved from Bonn back to Berlin.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used metonymically to represent the German government or its policies.
  • Decisions from the German capital are closely watched by financial markets.

Variants and Related Words

• Berlin: The specific name of the city that is the German capital.
• Capital city: A general term for the city that is the seat of government.
• Hauptstadt: The German word for "capital city."

Synonyms

• Berlin
• Capital of Germany

Related Phrases

• The capital: When the context is clear, it may be shortened (e.g., "She works in the capital" while discussing Germany).
• Federal capital: Another term emphasizing its role as the seat of the federal government.

Noun

1. capital of Germany located in eastern Germany