Aachen

[ ah-kuhn; German ah-khuhn ]

noun

1. a city in western Germany: coronation city of German kings 936–1531.

Aachen

/ ˈɑːkən; ˈaːxən /

noun

1. a city and spa in W Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia: the northern capital of Charlemagne's empire. Pop: 256 605 (2003 est) French nameAix-la-Chapelle

Example Sentences

In the western German city of Aachen, Zelenskyy also received the prestigious International Charlemagne Prize, awarded to him and the people of Ukraine.

From Seattle Times

He received a standing ovation at a ceremony in the Coronation room of Aachen town hall, where he was awarded the prize, which celebrates services to European unification.

From Reuters

Later on Sunday, Mr. Zelensky is expected to travel to city of Aachen in western Germany to receive the prestigious Charlemagne award on behalf of himself and the Ukrainian people.

From New York Times

German media also reported that, in the afternoon, President Zelensky will travel to the western city of Aachen to attend the Charlemagne prize ceremony.

From BBC

Zelenskiy was expected to meet later with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his security cabinet before heading to Aachen in west Germany to receive the prestigious Charlemagne prize in honour of services to Europe.

From Reuters