No. 5,377 in German
basel
"Basel" is not a German word; it refers to the Swiss city in English.
In a sentence
Ich fahre morgen mit dem Zug nach Basel.
I am traveling by train to Basel tomorrow.
Proper noun, referring to the city of Basel in Switzerland.
Basel ist bekannt für seine Kunstmuseen.
Basel is known for its art museums.
Proper noun, naming the city and its cultural significance.
Die Basler Fasnacht ist ein eindrucksvolles Ereignis.
The Basel Carnival is an impressive event.
Adjective, derived from 'Basel' and used to describe something related to the city of Basel.
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