der Kontinent
Translation
continent
Examples
Afrika ist ein großer Kontinent.
Africa is a large continent.
Wie viele Kontinente gibt es auf der Erde?
How many continents are there on Earth?
Grammar Patterns
((der Kontinent)) the continent Europe is a continent.
Similar Words
Erdteil (part of the world)
Etymology
From Latin 'continens terra', meaning 'continuous land'. It's an international word.
Memory Tips
Almost identical to the English word 'continent'. Just remember the German pronunciation and its masculine article 'der'.