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Danube River

Danube River

3.7
A long river in Central and Eastern Europe that flows southeast to the Black Sea
  • proper noun
translation icon : río Danubio
  • The Danube River flows through ten countries before emptying into the Black Sea.

Examples

  • Environmental organizations are working to preserve the ecosystem of the Danube River.

  • Many historic cities, such as Budapest and Vienna, are located along the Danube River.

  • The Danube River flows through ten different countries, making it a vital waterway in Europe.

  • The Danube River flows through ten countries.

  • Have you ever visited the Danube River?

  • Many tourists enjoy cruising on the Danube River to see the beautiful scenery along its banks.

  • The Danube River is known for its historical significance and vibrant ecosystems.

Synonyms

Danube
vsDanube River
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A large river in Europe that flows from Germany to the Black Sea

is the fuller geographic description adding direction and countries passed through

Surface Forms

Danube River main

Morphology

Danube + river

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Danube' names a specific entity and 'river' denotes a watercourse, so together they denote the river called the Danube. This name+category pattern is cross-linguistically common and immediately interpretable by learners who know both constituents.

Etymology

Danube River may come from a very old European word Danu that meant 'river' or 'flow'. That's why the name means 'river' and fits this long waterway that runs through many countries.