der Subkontinent
Translation
subcontinent
Examples
Indien wird oft als Subkontinent bezeichnet.
India is often referred to as a subcontinent.
Grammar Patterns
((as)) a subcontinent als Subkontinent India is often referred to as a subcontinent.
Similar Words
Halbinsel (peninsula), Landmasse (landmass)
Etymology
From the Latin prefix 'sub-' (under, beneath) and 'Kontinent' (continent). Literally 'under-continent'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sub'-division of a continent, like a subtitle for a book. The Indian subcontinent is the classic example.