Schwaben

German

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʃvaːbən/

Etymology 1

Probably from Latin Suebi, the Latin name of a tribe inhabiting the region, itself from Proto-Germanic *swēbaz.

Proper noun

Schwaben n (proper noun, strong, genitive Schwabens)

  1. (historical) Swabia (a historical region in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, Germany)
    Synonyms: Schwabenland, (humorous) Schwabenländle, (humorous) Ländle
  2. Swabia (an administrative region of Bavaria, Germany; seat: Augsburg)
Derived terms
  • Bayernschwabe n

Etymology 2

Plural form of Schwabe.

Noun

Schwaben m pl

  1. plural of Schwabe

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