Königgrätz

German

Etymology

Equivalent to König (“king”) +‎ Proto-Slavic *gradьcь (“small castle”). Compare Graz.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkøːnɪçˈɡʁɛts/

Proper noun

Königgrätz n (proper noun, genitive Königgrätz' or (with an article) Königgrätz)

1. Hradec Králové (a town in the Czech Republic, known for the Battle of Königgrätz)