Leon
Leon is the German name for the city of León in Spain.
Leon is used to refer to the specific city in Spain.
Meaning: city in Spain (name)
Did you know?
- While Leon is the city, the German word for 'lion' is Löwe, yet both share the same Latin root 'leo'.
- While German has the word Löwe for the animal 'lion', the name Leon is often perceived by Germans as having a Latin or Mediterranean flair rather than a Germanic one.
- If a German speaker uses the phrase nach Leon, they are traveling to the city, whereas von Leon could mean either coming from the city or referring to something belonging to a man named Leon.
Examples in context
- Leon saß eine Zeitlang da.Leon sat there for a while.This sentence shows the use of Leon as a subject.Tatoeba #12590933 by Waldelfe, translation #11645757 by Amastan
- Leon hat die Kreatur erschossen.Leon shot the creature.This sentence shows Leon as the subject of a sentence describing an action.Tatoeba #12564418 by Waldelfe, translation #11639405 by Amastan
- Eine Rückfahrkarte nach Leon, bitte.A return ticket to Leon, please.This sentence shows Leon as the destination in a travel context.Tatoeba #1807187 by pne, translation #434144 by lukaszpp
- Hallo Leon, hast du schon Pläne für das Wochenende?Hello Leon, do you have any plans for the weekend?
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Felix are discussing their upcoming vacation.
- JuliaWollen wir diesen Sommer nach Leon fliegen?Shall we fly to Leon this summer?
- FelixIch weiß nicht, ob Leon zu heiß ist.I don't know if Leon is too hot.
- JuliaDie Kathedrale in Leon soll wunderschön sein.The cathedral in Leon is supposed to be beautiful.
- FelixDann buchen wir die Reise nach Leon!Then let's book the trip to Leon!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
