Africa
Afrika
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Africa
The second-largest continent on Earth, located south of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Viele verschiedene Kulturen und Sprachen sind in Afrika zu Hause.
Many different cultures and languages are at home in Africa.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Afrikas |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Afrika | – |
| accusative | Afrika | – |
| dative | Afrika | – |
| genitive | Afrikas | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
With „Afrika“, the prepositions often show the relationship to the continent: „in“ indicates being there, „nach“ indicates movement there, and „aus“ indicates origin. The name is normally used without an article.
Sie lebt seit vielen Jahren in Afrika.
She has lived in Africa for many years.
Im Sommer fliegen wir nach Afrika.
In the summer, we are flying to Africa.
Mein Nachbar kommt aus Afrika.
My neighbor comes from Africa.
When expressing belonging, „Afrika“ takes the genitive form „Afrikas“. This form is often found with topics, countries, cultures, or the history of the continent.
Die Geschichte Afrikas ist sehr vielfältig.
The history of Africa is very diverse.
Common collocations include „Länder Afrikas“ (African countries), „Kulturen Afrikas“ (African cultures), „die Tierwelt Afrikas“ (Africa's wildlife), and „die Bevölkerung Afrikas“ (the population of Africa). Such combinations make it clear that „Afrika“ is often used as a geographical and cultural frame of reference.
Die Tierwelt Afrikas zieht jedes Jahr viele Besucher an.
Africa's wildlife attracts many visitors every year.
