Hamburg
/ˈhambʊɐ̯k/neuter
Hamburg is the German name for the city and state of Germany.
Meaning: city and state of Germany (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Hamburg is a neuter noun. To indicate possession (e.g., Hamburg's harbor), add an -s to the name without an apostrophe, resulting in Hamburgs. When expressing movement toward the city, use the preposition nach instead of zu (e.g., nach Hamburg).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhambʊɐ̯k/
Did you know?
- While the world knows the 'hamburger' sandwich, the city of Hamburg is famously known in Germany as the 'Gateway to the World' because of its massive port.
- In Germany, Hamburg is not just a city but also its own federal state, meaning the city government and state government are the same entity.
- The name Hamburg comes from Hammaburg, the first permanent building on the site which Emperor Charlemagne ordered to be built in 808 CE.
Examples in context
- Ich war in Hamburg.I was in Hamburg.This sentence is useful for stating your past presence in Hamburg.Tatoeba #6910234 by ruth_tatoeba, translation #8999575 by mccarras
- Hamburg liegt an der Elbe.Hamburg is on the Elbe.This sentence is useful for describing the geographic location of Hamburg.Tatoeba #866652 by Esperantostern, translation #9974438 by sundown
- In Hamburg muss ich umsteigen.I need to change at Hamburg.This sentence is useful for explaining the need to change transport in Hamburg.Tatoeba #9525091 by Taam, translation #11004825 by sundown
- Ich liebe die Speicherstadt in Hamburg.I love the Speicherstadt in Hamburg.
- Hamburg ist bekannt für seine Fischbrötchen.Hamburg is known for its fish sandwiches.
- Wir haben ein Hotel im Zentrum von Hamburg gebucht.We have booked a hotel in the center of Hamburg.
- Viel Spaß in Hamburg!Have fun in Hamburg!
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans for the summer.
- MaximilianFährst du im Sommer nach Hamburg?Are you going to Hamburg in the summer?
- HannahJa, ich besuche meine Tante in Hamburg.Yes, I am visiting my aunt in Hamburg.
- MaximilianDas klingt nach einem tollen Plan.That sounds like a great plan.
- HannahIch freue mich sehr darauf.I am really looking forward to it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hamburg” translations and entries Hamburg, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hamburg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
