Videosachsen

Learn the significance of the word sachsen, the German name for the historical region and modern federal state known in English as Saxony. This lesson explores its geographical roots along the Elbe River and its status as the homeland of the Saxon people. We cover essential usage examples involving the capital city of Dresden and the neighboring state of Sachsen-Anhalt. You will also learn about related terms like Saxon and the official title Freistaat Sachsen. Watch this lesson to master the historical and contemporary context of this central-eastern German region.