Angola
A country in southwestern Africa with Luanda as its capital.
EXAMPLE
Die Amtssprache in Angola ist Portugiesisch.
The official language in Angola is Portuguese.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Angolas |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Angola | – |
| accusative | Angola | – |
| dative | Angola | – |
| genitive | Angolas | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Location and direction
For a journey to Angola, use „nach Angola“ (to Angola). For staying in or referring to a place within the country, use „in Angola“ (in Angola).
EXAMPLE
Nächsten Monat fliegt sie nach Angola.
Next month, she is flying to Angola.
Ihr Bruder arbeitet seit zwei Jahren in Angola.
Her brother has been working in Angola for two years.
Expressing origin
A person's or a product's origin is expressed with „aus Angola“ (from Angola). This phrase is often used with „kommen“ (to come) or „stammen“ (to originate).
EXAMPLE
Unsere neue Kollegin kommt aus Angola.
Our new colleague comes from Angola.
Politics and the economy
In news reports and factual texts, the phrases „Handel mit Angola“ (trade with Angola) and „Beziehungen zu Angola“ (relations with Angola) are common. Pay attention to the preposition that goes with each noun.
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht beschreibt den Handel mit Angola und die politischen Beziehungen zu Angola.
The report describes trade with Angola and political relations with Angola.
In real life
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