Benin
A country in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea.
EXAMPLE
Benin grenzt unter anderem an Togo und Nigeria.
Benin borders Togo and Nigeria, among other countries.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Benins |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Benin | – |
| accusative | Benin | – |
| dative | Benin | – |
| genitive | Benins | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Without an article
The country name “Benin” is normally used without an article in German. For example, German uses “in Benin” (in Benin), “nach Benin” (to Benin), and “aus Benin” (from Benin).
EXAMPLE
Meine Freundin arbeitet seit einem Jahr in Benin.
My friend has been working in Benin for a year.
Nächsten Sommer möchte er nach Benin reisen.
Next summer, he would like to travel to Benin.
Sie stammt aus Benin.
She is from Benin.
Typical collocations
“Benin” is often used with verbs such as “grenzen an” (to border), “reisen nach” (to travel to), “kommen aus” (to come from), and “stammen aus” (to originate from). These collocations help you form natural sentences about the country.
EXAMPLE
Benin grenzt im Westen an Togo.
Benin borders Togo to the west.
Viele Besucher reisen wegen der Kultur nach Benin.
Many visitors travel to Benin because of its culture.
Geographical context
Texts about Benin often include geographical information about the West African region or the Gulf of Guinea. Neighboring countries and the country's capital are also frequently mentioned in such contexts.
EXAMPLE
Benin liegt in Westafrika am Golf von Guinea.
Benin is located in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea.
Die Delegation aus Benin traf sich mit Vertretern aus Nigeria.
The delegation from Benin met with representatives from Nigeria.
In real life
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