Estland
Estonia
A country in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea. Its capital is Tallinn.
EXAMPLE
Estland gehört seit 2004 zur Europäischen Union.
Estonia has been a member of the European Union since 2004.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Estlands |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Estland | – |
| accusative | Estland | – |
| dative | Estland | – |
| genitive | Estlands | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Use in sentences
'Estland' (Estonia) is normally used without an article in a sentence. When an adjective comes directly before the country name, an article is usually used, as in the phrase 'das heutige Estland' (present-day Estonia).
EXAMPLE
Estland hat viele Inseln.
Estonia has many islands.
Der Vortrag gibt einen Einblick in das heutige Estland.
The presentation provides an insight into present-day Estonia.
Destination and stay
For a trip to Estonia as a destination, use 'nach Estland' (to Estonia). For a stay or an activity there, use 'in Estland' (in Estonia).
EXAMPLE
Im August reisen wir nach Estland.
We are traveling to Estonia in August.
Meine Schwester arbeitet seit einem Jahr in Estland.
My sister has been working in Estonia for a year.
Stating origin
'Aus Estland' (from Estonia) indicates the origin of a person or thing. Typical phrases include 'aus Estland kommen' (to come from Estonia) and 'aus Estland stammen' (to originate from Estonia).
EXAMPLE
Diese Musikerin stammt aus Estland.
This musician is from Estonia.
In real life
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