No. 8,383 in German
kantons
"Kantons" in German refers to "cantons," which are administrative regions or states, especially in Switzerland.
In a sentence
Die Hauptstadt des Kantons Zürich ist Zürich.
The capital of the canton of Zurich is Zurich.
Here, 'Kantons' is used to indicate possession, showing which canton the capital belongs to.
Die unterschiedlichsten Kulturen prägen die Kantonslandschaften der Schweiz.
The most diverse cultures shape the landscapes of the cantons of Switzerland.
In this sentence, 'Kantonslandschaften' combines 'Kantons' with 'landschaften', forming a compound noun referring to landscapes influenced by individual cantons.
Ein traditionelles Feste vereint die Einwohner des Kantons.
A traditional festival unites the inhabitants of the canton.
The word 'Kantons' functions as a genitive form describing the inhabitants belonging to the canton.
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