quelimane
Very lowFormal, geographical
Definition
Meaning
A city and port in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel.
Can refer to the region or administrative area of Zambezia Province where Quelimane is located.
Linguistics
Semantic Notes
Proper noun; typically used in contexts related to geography, history, travel, or African studies.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage or pronunciation.
Connotations
Neutral, referring solely to the place.
Frequency
Equally rare in both British and American English.
Vocabulary
Collocations
Grammar
Valency Patterns
visit [Quelimane]travel to [Quelimane]located in [Quelimane]Usage
Context Usage
Business
Rarely used; may appear in trade or export contexts related to Mozambique.
Academic
Used in geography, history, or African studies discussions.
Everyday
Uncommon; might be mentioned in travel or news about Mozambique.
Technical
In meteorological or environmental contexts, Quelimane might be referenced for regional data.
Examples
By CEFR Level
- Quelimane is in Mozambique.
- I saw Quelimane on a map.
- We want to visit Quelimane someday.
- Quelimane has a busy port.
- The economy of Quelimane relies on agriculture and trade.
- Quelimane was founded in the 19th century.
- Quelimane's strategic location made it a key port during colonial times.
- Environmental changes in Quelimane are studied by climatologists.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Associate 'Queli' with 'quell' (to suppress) and 'mane' (lion's hair) to remember Quelimane as a place in Africa.
Watch out
Common Pitfalls
Translation Traps (for Russian speakers)
- Может транслитерироваться как 'Келимане' или 'Куелимане', в зависимости от источника.
Common Mistakes
- Misspelling as 'Quellimane' or 'Quelimaine'.
- Incorrect capitalization in mid-sentence.
Practice
Quiz
What is Quelimane?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quelimane is a city in Mozambique, situated on the Mozambique Channel in southeastern Africa.
In English, Quelimane is commonly pronounced as /ˌkɛlɪˈmɑːn/ in both British and American dialects.
No, Quelimane is a proper noun and is used infrequently, primarily in geographical, historical, or specific contextual references.
Quelimane has historical importance as a trading port during the Portuguese colonial era and remains an administrative center in Mozambique.