Gorbatschow

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian Горбачёв (Gorbačóv).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɔr.baˌtʃɔf/

Proper noun

Gorbatschow m or f (proper noun, strong, genitive Gorbatschows)

1. A transliteration of the Russian surname Горбачёв (Gorbačóv), Gorbachev; referring especially to Michail Gorbatschow (Mikhail Gorbachev, Soviet head of state) and Wodka Gorbatschow, Germany's leading vodka brand

Derived terms

• Gorbatschowa
• Gorbi