Balkon
Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word Balkon. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word Balkon, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say Balkon in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word Balkon you have here. The definition of the word Balkon will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofBalkon, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
German
Etymology
Borrowed from French balcon, from Italian balcone. Doublet of Balken.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /balˈkɔŋ/ (northern and central Germany), /balˈkɔ̃/, /balˈkɔn/ (rare or high register)
- IPA(key): /balˈkoːn/ (southern Germany, Austria, high register in Switzerland), /ˈbalkɔn/ (usual in Switzerland)
Audio: (file)
Noun
Balkon m (strong, genitive Balkons, plural Balkone or Balkons)
- (architecture) balcony (an accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window or overlooking a stage)
Usage notes
- The plural Balkone is always pronounced /balˈkoːnə/. Accordingly, only this plural is used by speakers who say /balˈkoːn/ in the singular. Other speakers sometimes switch to the same pronunciation in the plural. Otherwise they use the plural Balkons (pronounced like the respective singular form + /s/).
Declension
Declension of Balkon
Alternative forms
- Blk. (abbreviation in advertisements)