Ghana
A country in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea, with its capital in Accra.
EXAMPLE
Ghana wurde 1957 von Großbritannien unabhängig.
Ghana became independent from Britain in 1957.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Ghanas |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Ghana | – |
| accusative | Ghana | – |
| dative | Ghana | – |
| genitive | Ghanas | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Without an article
As a country name, 'Ghana' (Ghana) is normally used without an article. This also applies after prepositions such as 'in' (in), 'nach' (to), and 'aus' (from): the country name remains unchanged.
EXAMPLE
Viele Menschen reisen gern nach Ghana.
Many people enjoy traveling to Ghana.
Sie lebt seit fünf Jahren in Ghana.
She has been living in Ghana for five years.
Die Gewürze kommen aus Ghana.
The spices come from Ghana.
Prepositions
Use 'in Ghana' (in Ghana) for a stay, 'nach Ghana' (to Ghana) for a travel destination, and 'aus Ghana' (from Ghana) for origin. These prepositions help express the particular relationship to the country.
EXAMPLE
Während seines Studiums wohnte er in Ghana.
He lived in Ghana during his studies.
Nächsten Sommer fliegt meine Schwester nach Ghana.
My sister is flying to Ghana next summer.
Der Musiker stammt aus Ghana.
The musician comes from Ghana.
Word family
The adjective associated with 'Ghana' (Ghana) is 'ghanaisch' (Ghanaian), and it comes before a noun. It describes, for example, a cuisine, a person, or a tradition connected with Ghana.
EXAMPLE
In Ghana probierten wir im Restaurant ghanaische Spezialitäten.
In Ghana, we tried Ghanaian specialties at a restaurant.
Sie interessiert sich für ghanaische Musik und möchte nach Ghana reisen.
She is interested in Ghanaian music and wants to travel to Ghana.
Die ghanaische Hauptstadt Accra liegt an der Küste Ghanas.
The Ghanaian capital, Accra, is located on Ghana's coast.
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