Amsterdam
/ˌamstɐˈdam/neuter
Amsterdam is the German name for the capital of the Netherlands.
Meaning: capital of the Netherlands (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌamstɐˈdam/
Did you know?
- German speakers often refer to the city's famous canal system as die Grachten, borrowing the specific Dutch word instead of using the generic German Kanäle.
- In historical German texts, the city was sometimes referred to in relation to the Hanse, the powerful medieval commercial league that linked German and Dutch trade cities.
- While Amsterdam is a city name, the word amsterdamer is used as an adjective in German to describe things from the city, such as amsterdamer Käse.
Examples in context
- Sie nannten das Dorf Neu-Amsterdam.They called the village New Amsterdam.This sentence shows how the name is used in a village name.Tatoeba #522286 by Espi, translation #305819 by CK
- „Wo wohntest du?“ – „In Amsterdam.“"Where did you live?" "Amsterdam."This example demonstrates answering a question about where one lived.Tatoeba #9025725 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10600681 by sundown
- Amsterdam ist berühmt für seine Grachten.Amsterdam is famous for its canals.This sentence uses the name to describe a famous characteristic of the city.Tatoeba #5126097 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5119487 by Hybrid
- In Mokum gibt es so viel zu sehen und zu tun!There's so much to see and do in Mokum!
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a trip together.
- MaximilianFahren wir nach Amsterdam?Are we going to Amsterdam?
- LauraJa, ich liebe Amsterdam.Yes, I love Amsterdam.
- MaximilianSollen wir ein Hotel in Amsterdam buchen?Should we book a hotel in Amsterdam?
- LauraGute Idee, Maximilian.Good idea, Maximilian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amsterdam” translations and entries Amsterdam, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
