CEFR A2

Belfast

proper noun

Meaning

The capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, located on the River Lagan.

Examples

He grew up in Belfast and moved to London for university.
Belfast has a rich industrial history, particularly in shipbuilding.

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Belfast (A2)

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˈbɛlfɑːst

Definition

The capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, located on the River Lagan.

Examples

He grew up in Belfast and moved to London for university.
Belfast has a rich industrial history, particularly in shipbuilding.

How to Use Belfast

be from [City] (origin): describing someone's place of origin — "He is from Belfast."
travel to [City] (movement): describing movement toward the city — "They traveled to Belfast by ferry."

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