Deutschland

noun
Germany
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Deutschland is the proper name for the country Germany. It’s neuter (das) and usually used without an article, though das Deutschland can occur in specific contexts. Main meaning: 'Germany'. Genitive singular is Deutschlands; there is effectively no plural, so forms like plural nominative/accusative are not applicable.

Examples

Deutschland ist bekannt für Brot und Bier.
Germany is known for its bread and beer.
Die Firma expandierte nach Deutschland, weil dort der Markt größer war.
The company expanded to Germany because the market there was bigger.

Details

PluralDeutschland

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
nominativeDeutschlandnot applicable
genitiveDeutschlandsnot applicable
dativeDeutschlandnot applicable
accusativeDeutschlandnot applicable

Mnemonics

👁️Imagine the map of Germany shaped like a heart labeled 'Deutschland'
⚧️neuter: think 'das Land' (das = neutral for countries)

Notes

Singular-only proper noun; plural forms are not applicable.

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