Silesia

(Inglese)

A cultural region of Central Europe, now chiefly in Poland, with small portions in the Czech Republic and Germany, from early modernity until 1945 predominantly German-speaking with Slavic-speaking minorities (and local majorities).

Pronunciato come (IPA)
/saɪˈliːziə/
Etimologia (Inglese)

In summary

Uncertain. Two theories are prominent: a relation to the Germanic Silingi tribe, whose name is attested in Ancient Greek Σιλίγγαι (Silíngai). Or, from Old Polish ślęg, śląg meaning "dampness, humidity, moisture." More at Ślęża and Silesia.

Silesia

Schlesien

Slask

Slezsko

Śląsk

Σιλεσία

سيليزيا

Silesia

Silezya

Silèsia

Silesia

سِيلِيزْيَا

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