Alaska
/aˈlaska/
Alaska is the German name for the US state Alaska.
The word is used to refer to the specific US state of Alaska.
Meaning: US state (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈlaska/
Did you know?
- German speakers use the term Alaska-Mütze to describe specific types of heavy cold-weather hats, regardless of where the hat was actually made.
- The word Alaska is borrowed from English, which originally took the term from the Aleut word alaxsxaq.
- In German, the pronunciation of Alaska differs from English by placing a distinct emphasis on the first 'a' and using a much shorter, clipped 'a' sound for the final syllable.
Examples in context
- Er mag die extreme Kälte in Alaska.He likes the extreme cold of Alaska.This sentence shows the use of Alaska in the context of extreme cold.Tatoeba #8841407 by wolfgangth, translation #2731414 by Amastan
- Ich mag die extreme Kälte von Alaska.I like the extreme cold of Alaska.Tatoeba #3712874 by Esperantostern, translation #2731401 by Amastan
- Juneau ist die Hauptstadt von Alaska.Juneau is the capital of Alaska.This sentence shows how to name the capital of Alaska.Tatoeba #12694329 by Vortarulo, translation #5995370 by Hybrid
- Ich wollte schon immer Alaska sehen.I've always wanted to see Alaska.
- Warst du schon einmal in Alaska?Have you ever visited Alaska?
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans.
- FelixWillst du nach Alaska fliegen?Do you want to fly to Alaska?
- SarahJa, Alaska ist wunderschön.Yes, Alaska is beautiful.
- FelixHast du schon ein Ticket gebucht?Have you already booked a ticket?
- SarahNein, ich plane noch.No, I am still planning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “alaska” translations and entries Alaska, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Alaska, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
