graubunden: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, Geographical
Quick answer
What does “graubunden” mean?
A canton (state) in eastern Switzerland, the largest by area.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A canton (state) in eastern Switzerland, the largest by area.
The name can refer to the geographical region, its culture (Romansh and German), its history, or its tourism and administrative functions.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Both use 'Graubünden' or the anglicized 'Grisons'. No significant difference in usage.
Connotations
Connotes Alpine scenery, skiing, Romansh culture, and Swiss canton governance.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in general language; appears mainly in specialized contexts like travel guides, geography texts, or Swiss news.
Grammar
How to Use “graubunden” in a Sentence
[Preposition 'in'] + GraubündenVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “graubunden” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Graubünden landscape is stunning.
- Graubünden specialties include air-dried meat.
American English
- The Graubünden Alps are famous for skiing.
- We tried some Graubünden barley soup.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in tourism, real estate, or Swiss domestic commerce.
Academic
Used in geography, European history, or linguistics (Romansh language studies).
Everyday
Almost never used in everyday conversation outside of Switzerland or specific travel planning.
Technical
Used in cartography, Alpine geology, or political maps of Switzerland.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “graubunden”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “graubunden”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “graubunden”
- Misspelling as 'Graubunden' (without umlaut), incorrect capitalization, confusing it with a city rather than a canton.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, 'Grisons' is the French and English name for the same canton.
German, Romansh, and Italian are all official languages in Graubünden.
In careful writing, yes, to be accurate. It can be anglicized as 'Graubuenden' if the umlaut is unavailable.
No. It is a low-frequency proper noun, useful only for specific geographical or cultural knowledge about Switzerland.
A canton (state) in eastern Switzerland, the largest by area.
Graubunden is usually formal, geographical in register.
Graubunden: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɡraʊˌbʊndən/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈɡraʊˌbʊndən/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'GRAy BUNDles' of mountains in Switzerland.
Conceptual Metaphor
A PLACE IS A CONTAINER (for culture, history, geography).
Practice
Quiz
What is 'Graubünden' primarily known as?