Botswana
A country in southern Africa with Gaborone as its capital.
EXAMPLE
Botswana grenzt unter anderem an Namibia und Südafrika.
Botswana borders Namibia and South Africa, among other countries.
Botswana
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Botswanas |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Botswana | – |
| accusative | Botswana | – |
| dative | Botswana | – |
| genitive | Botswanas | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Prepositions
For locations, „Botswana“ is often used with „in“, „nach“, or „aus“: „in Botswana“ indicates being there, „nach Botswana“ indicates movement there, and „aus Botswana“ indicates origin.
EXAMPLE
Sie arbeitet seit zwei Jahren in Botswana.
She has been working in Botswana for two years.
Im nächsten Sommer fliegen wir nach Botswana.
Next summer, we are flying to Botswana.
Genitive form
When a person, institution, or thing belongs to Botswana, the country's name often appears in the genitive with the ending „-s“. This form can come before or after the noun it belongs to: „Botswanas Hauptstadt“ (Botswana's capital), „die Hauptstadt Botswanas“ (the capital of Botswana).
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung Botswanas investiert in erneuerbare Energien.
The government of Botswana is investing in renewable energy.
Die Tierwelt Botswanas zieht viele Besucher an.
Botswana's wildlife attracts many visitors.
Typical collocations
Geographical and political expressions often used with „Botswana“ include „die Regierung Botswanas“ (the government of Botswana), „die Tierwelt Botswanas“ (Botswana's wildlife), and „eine Reise nach Botswana“ (a trip to Botswana).
EXAMPLE
Eine Reise nach Botswana führt viele Menschen in die berühmten Nationalparks.
A trip to Botswana takes many people to its famous national parks.
In real life
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