Saarbrücken

geographical name

Saar·​brück·​en zär-ˈbru̇-kən How to pronounce Saarbrücken (audio)
sär-
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city that is the capital of Saarland and is located on the Saar River and on the border with France in southwestern Germany

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“Saarbrücken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Saarbr%C3%BCcken. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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