Berlin
[bɛʁˈliːn]neuter
Berlin is the German name for the capital city of Germany, which is Berlin.
The word Berlin is used to refer to the city itself. In more formal contexts, you may also use the phrase Die Hauptstadt Deutschlands to mean "the capital city of Germany".
Meaning: capital city of Germany (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name Berlin is a neuter noun.
Did you know?
- The name Berlin likely has Slavic roots, as indicated by its suffix -in.
- Despite the city's global fame, the exact linguistic origin of the word Berlin remains a mystery to many historians.
Examples in context
- Ist er in Berlin?Is he in Berlin?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is currently located in Berlin.Tatoeba #6813514 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6149785 by robbieheslop
- Er ist in Berlin.He is in Berlin.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is currently located in Berlin.Tatoeba #8084948 by Luiaard, translation #6149778 by robbieheslop
- Ich bin in Berlin.I am in Berlin.This sentence is useful for stating that you are currently located in Berlin.Tatoeba #6154309 by wolfgangth, translation #6149781 by robbieheslop
- 159 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a weekend trip.
- JuliaFahren wir nach Berlin?Are we going to Berlin?
- JulianJa, Berlin ist toll.Yes, Berlin is great.
- JuliaJulian, hast du ein Hotel in Berlin gefunden?Julian, did you find a hotel in Berlin?
- JulianJa, ich habe alles für Berlin gebucht.Yes, I booked everything for Berlin.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “berlin” translations and entries Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
