der Kanton, -e
canton
Es ist ein Teil eines Landes, der eigene Regeln und eine eigene Regierung hat.
The German word "Kanton" refers to a type of administrative division primarily used in Switzerland, akin to what would be called a "canton" in English, or a "province" or "district" in other contexts. The word "Kanton" doesn't carry constituents in its parts that provide additional meaning—it is a singular term on its own.
Similar administrative division terms in various countries could include "Bundesland" (federal state in German-speaking countries like Germany and Austria), "Provinz" (province in various commonwealth and other contexts), and "Department" (an administrative division in France and some other nations).
The difference centers on the specific administrative structure and powers of each division in their respective countries. For example, a "Bundesland" in Germany typically has more self-governing powers compared to a "Provinz" in other countries, while a "Kanton" in Switzerland also has significant powers and autonomy, giving it a specific importance and functionality in the Swiss federal structure.
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Examples
Der Kanton Zürich liegt in der Schweiz.noun
The canton of Zurich is located in Switzerland.
In diesem Kanton spricht man hauptsächlich Französisch.noun
In this canton, people mainly speak French.
Jeder Kanton in der Schweiz hat seine eigenen Gesetze.noun
Each canton in Switzerland has its own laws.
In diesem Kanton spricht man Französisch und Deutsch.noun
In this canton, people speak French and German.
Zürich ist ein Kanton in der Schweiz.noun
Zurich is a canton in Switzerland.
Basel-Stadt ist ein Kanton in der Schweiz.noun
Basel-Stadt is a canton in Switzerland.
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