gothenburg

Thân thiện

A family visits the historic port of Gothenburg.

Definition

Proper noun: * A port city in Sweden: Gothenburg is a major port and the second-largest city in Sweden, located on the country's southwestern coast.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The shipping company's headquarters are in Gothenburg.
  • We took a ferry from Denmark to Gothenburg.
  • Gothenburg is known for its Dutch-style canals and vibrant cultural scene.

Advanced Usage

• "The Gothenburg of...": This phrase is sometimes used metaphorically to describe another city that shares characteristics with Gothenburg, such as being a major port or an important cultural center in its region.
  • With its growing tech industry and port, some call it the Gothenburg of the north.

Variants and Related Words

• Göteborg: The Swedish name for Gothenburg.
  • The train ticket was booked to Göteborg Central Station.

Synonyms

• Göteborg (the native Swedish name).

Học thuật

Noun

1. a port in southwestern Sweden; second largest city in Sweden

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Goteborg
• Goeteborg
• Gothenburg