Europe
Europa
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Europe
The second-smallest continent and the western part of the landmass of Eurasia. The name also refers to the states and societies of Europe as a political or cultural unit.
Europa steht vor großen wirtschaftlichen und politischen Herausforderungen.
Europe is facing major economic and political challenges.
One of the four large moons of the planet Jupiter. Europa probably has an ocean beneath a layer of ice.
Die Raumsonde soll Europa untersuchen und nach Anzeichen für Wasser suchen.
The space probe is supposed to study Europa and look for signs of water.
| gender | neuter das |
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| genitive | Europas |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | Europa | – |
| accusative | Europa | – |
| dative | Europa | – |
| genitive | Europas | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Words such as 'Staaten' (states), 'Grenzen' (borders), and 'Politik' (politics) point to the continent or the political community. When 'Jupiter' (Jupiter), 'Eisschicht' (layer of ice), and 'Raumsonde' (space probe) are mentioned, the moon is meant. 'Zeus' (Zeus), 'Stier' (bull), and 'Entführung' (abduction) belong to the context of the mythological figure.
Viele Staaten in Europa arbeiten politisch eng zusammen.
Many states in Europe work closely together politically.
Eine dicke Eisschicht bedeckt die Oberfläche des Jupitermondes Europa.
A thick layer of ice covers the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa.
Das Gemälde zeigt Europa auf dem Rücken eines Stiers.
The painting shows Europa on the back of a bull.
For a stay, use 'in Europa' (in Europe); for a journey with Europe as the destination, use 'nach Europa' (to Europe). Origin is expressed with 'aus Europa' (from Europe); in these expressions, the name is used without an article.
Meine Cousine lebt seit fünf Jahren in Europa.
My cousin has been living in Europe for five years.
Nächsten Sommer reisen wir nach Europa.
Next summer, we are traveling to Europe.
Die Gäste kommen aus Europa.
The guests come from Europe.
In political discussions, expressions such as 'ein vereintes Europa' (a united Europe), 'die Zukunft Europas' (the future of Europe), and 'Europa gestalten' (to shape Europe) are common. They refer to shared goals and cooperation among European states.
Die Jugendlichen diskutierten darüber, wie sie die Zukunft Europas mitgestalten können.
The young people discussed how they can help shape the future of Europe.
