Australien
Australia
A country in the Southern Hemisphere that comprises the Australian mainland as well as several islands.
EXAMPLE
Australien ist für seine einzigartige Tierwelt bekannt.
Australia is known for its unique wildlife.
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Meanings
Australien
Australia
The smallest continent on Earth, located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
EXAMPLE
Australien liegt südöstlich von Asien.
Australia lies southeast of Asia.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Australiens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Australien | – |
| accusative | Australien | – |
| dative | Australien | – |
| genitive | Australiens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
Whether „Australien“ (Australia) refers to the country or the continent can often be recognized from the surrounding words. References to the government, inhabitants, or cities usually refer to the country; geographical terms such as „Kontinent“ (continent) or „Ozean“ (ocean) refer to the continent.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung von Australien plant neue Maßnahmen für die Bevölkerung.
The government of Australia is planning new measures for the population.
Australien liegt zwischen dem Indischen und dem Pazifischen Ozean.
Australia lies between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Prepositions
„Australien“ (Australia) normally takes no article: for movement there, use „nach Australien“ (to Australia); for staying there, use „in Australien“ (in Australia); and for origin, use „aus Australien“ (from Australia).
EXAMPLE
Im nächsten Jahr möchte ich nach Australien reisen.
Next year, I would like to travel to Australia.
Meine Nachbarn leben seit zehn Jahren in Australien.
My neighbors have lived in Australia for ten years.
Sie kommt ursprünglich aus Australien.
She is originally from Australia.
Typical collocations
When referring to the country, “Australien” (Australia) is often combined with verbs relating to travel, living, and origin. Typical collocations include “nach Australien reisen” (to travel to Australia), “in Australien leben” (to live in Australia), and “aus Australien stammen” (to come from Australia).
EXAMPLE
Viele junge Menschen möchten einige Monate in Australien leben.
Many young people would like to live in Australia for a few months.
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