damascus

[US]/də'mæskəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Damascus (hovedstad i Syrien)

Phrases & Collocations

damascus steel

damskestål

Example Sentences

Damascus steel is known for its distinctive wavy pattern.

Damaskus stål er kendt for sit karakteristiske bølgende mønster.

The ancient city of Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

Den antikke by Damaskus er en af de ældste kontinuerligt beboede byer i verden.

Many people travel to Damascus to explore its rich history and culture.

Mange mennesker rejser til Damaskus for at udforske dets rige historie og kultur.

Damascus rose is prized for its fragrance and beauty.

Damaskusroser er værdsat for deres duft og skønhed.

The diplomat was sent to Damascus to negotiate a peace treaty.

Diplomaten blev sendt til Damaskus for at forhandle en fredsaftale.

The chef used a damascus knife to prepare the sushi.

Kokken brugte en damaskuskniv til at tilberede sushi.

Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria.

Damaskus er hovedstaden og den største by i Syrien.

The artist painted a beautiful landscape of Damascus.

Kunstneren malede et smukt landskab af Damaskus.

Damascus is famous for its traditional crafts and artisan products.

Damaskus er berømt for sit traditionelle håndværk og kunstprodukter.

The archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in Damascus.

Arkæologerne opdagede antikke artefakter i Damaskus.

Real-world Examples

These days it's Syrians, and the area already is being called Little Damascus.

I disse dage er det syrere, og området bliver allerede kaldt Lille Damaskus.

Source: VOA Standard Speed March 2016 Compilation

The Syrian army had previously said rebel held areas of Damascus could surrender or starve.

Den syriske hær havde tidligere sagt, at områder kontrolleret af oprørere i Damaskus kunne overgive sig eller sulte.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation October 2013

We left Damascus three years ago.

Vi forlod Damaskus for tre år siden.

Source: BBC Listening January 2015 Collection

In Damascus two-thirds have closed since the 1940s.

I Damaskus har to tredjedele lukket siden 1940'erne.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The Damascus suburb is being pounded by airstrikes.

Damaskus' forstad bliver bombarderet af luftangreb.

Source: NPR News March 2018 Collection

He himself was assassinated in Damascus in 2008.

Han blev selv myrdet i Damaskus i 2008.

Source: VOA Standard January 2014 Collection

Jeremy Bowen is watching the celebrations in Damascus.

Jeremy Bowen ser fejringen i Damaskus.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation June 2014

This is a suburb of eastern capital of Damascus.

Dette er en forstad til den østlige hovedstad Damaskus.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2018 Collection

That happened yesterday in the Syrian capital of Damascus.

Det skete i går i den syriske hovedstad Damaskus.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation May 2013

Another nine people died in a neighbourhood of Damascus.

Yderligere ni personer døde i et kvarter i Damaskus.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation April 2013

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