Tunis Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtunɪs/, /ˌtuˈnis

TOO-nis, too-NEES

UK

ˈtjuːnɪs

TYOO-nis

Definition

Tunis is the capital city of Tunisia, a country in North Africa. It is an important cultural, economic, and political center.

Usage & Nuances

'Tunis' refers to the city, not the country (Tunisia). Usually used in geographical, political, or travel contexts. Do not confuse 'Tunis' (city) with 'Tunisia' (country). The pronunciation is /ˈtuːnɪs/.

• Spanish: Túnez
• Portuguese (BR): Túnis
• Portuguese (PT): Tunes
• Chinese (Simplified): 突尼斯
• Chinese (Traditional): 突尼斯
• Hindi: ट्यूनिस
• Arabic: تونس
• Bengali: টিউনিস
• Russian: Тунис
• Japanese: チュニス
• Vietnamese: Tunis
• Korean: 튀니스
• Turkish: Tunus
• Urdu: تیونس (شہر)
• Indonesian: Tunis

Example Sentences

Tunis is the capital of Tunisia.

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Many people live in Tunis.

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The weather in Tunis is warm.

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Next summer, I'm planning to visit Tunis and explore its historic sites.

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Did you know Tunis has a beautiful old medina?

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Flights to Tunis are usually affordable in the winter.

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