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Goeteborg

Goeteborg

6.2
A port city in western Sweden also called Gothenburg
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɡoʊtəˌbɔrg/
: Gotemburgo
  • Many travelers enjoy the museums and vibrant culture of Goeteborg.

Examples

  • Exports from Goeteborg account for a significant portion of Sweden's trade.

  • She visited Goeteborg to attend an international conference on marine biology.

  • I visited Goeteborg last summer.

  • Have you ever been to Gothenburg?

  • The annual festival in Goeteborg draws thousands of visitors each year.

  • Known for its beautiful canals, Goeteborg is famous for its stunning architecture.

  • For fresh seafood, many locals recommend visiting the market in Goeteborg.

Synonyms

Gothenburg
vsGoeteborg
2 3.8

A port city in southwest Sweden that is the country's second largest

is the other common name for the same city
Goteborg
vsGoeteborg
1 6.4

A large port city in southwest Sweden and the country's second largest city

is a neutral name for the city that does not stress industry

Surface Forms

Goeteborg main
Gothenburg main

Etymology

Goeteborg comes from old Swedish parts: Göta (the local people, the 'Geats') and borg ('fort' or 'castle', like the -burg in Hamburg). So the name originally meant a 'fort' protecting the river, which fits its role as a major port city now called Gothenburg.