Mailand
/ˈmaɪ̯lant/neuter
The English name Milan is Mailand in German. Wiktionary also lists Mayland.
Meaning: major Italian city (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mailand | /ˈmaɪ̯lant/ | neuter |
| Mayland | neuter, obsolete |
Mailand is the name used for the major Italian city of Milan.
Which one should you use?
Mailand is the standard modern name, whereas Mayland is an obsolete form.
How does it change in a sentence?
Mailand is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmaɪ̯lant/
Did you know?
- The Latin ancestor Mediolanum shared the same root as the word 'medium', referring to the city's central position in the Po Valley.
- The name Mailand is an example of folk etymology, where Germans altered the original Latin ending to make it sound like the word Land, meaning 'land' or 'country'.
- In the context of the 'Milan' fashion week, a German speaker might say die Mailänder Modewoche, using the adjective Mailänder to describe things from the city.
Examples in context
- Ich lebe in Mailand.I live in Milan.This sentence is useful for stating where you live using Mailand.Tatoeba #505974 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #500293 by FeuDRenais
- Ich arbeite in Mailand.I work in Milan.This sentence is useful for stating where you work using Mailand.Tatoeba #466642 by Espi, translation #466631 by FeuDRenais
- Wir fahren nach Mailand.We're going to Milan.This sentence is useful for stating a destination using Mailand.Tatoeba #13906282 by Waldelfe, translation #8084806 by Ricardo14
- Gestern habe ich meinen Freund aus Mailand getroffen.Yesterday, I met my friend from Milan.
- Meine Geschäftsreise führt mich in die wunderschöne Stadt Mailand.My business trip takes me to the beautiful city of Milan.
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a trip to Italy.
- FelixWillst du nach Mailand fliegen?Do you want to fly to Milan?
- LauraJa, Mailand ist sehr schön.Yes, Milan is very beautiful.
- FelixSollen wir dort im Sommer hin?Should we go there in the summer?
- LauraDas ist eine gute Idee, Felix.That is a good idea, Felix.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “milan” translations and entries Mailand, Mayland, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mailand, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
