Holland
An informal name for the Netherlands, also commonly used outside the country.
EXAMPLE
Im Sommer fahren wir nach Holland in den Urlaub.
In the summer, we're going to Holland on vacation.
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Meanings
Holland
A region in the western Netherlands consisting of the provinces of North Holland and South Holland.
EXAMPLE
Amsterdam und Rotterdam liegen in Holland.
Amsterdam and Rotterdam are in Holland.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Hollands |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Holland | – |
| accusative | Holland | – |
| dative | Holland | – |
| genitive | Hollands | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Location expressions
'Holland' (Holland) is often used with the prepositions 'nach' (to), 'in' (in), and 'aus' (from): you travel 'nach Holland' (to Holland), are 'in Holland' (in Holland), or come 'aus Holland' (from Holland).
EXAMPLE
Nächstes Jahr möchte ich nach Holland reisen.
Next year, I'd like to travel to Holland.
Viele Fahrräder kommen aus Holland.
Many bicycles come from Holland.
Informal usage
'Holland' (Holland) is often used to refer to the whole country, especially in everyday speech and outside the Netherlands.
EXAMPLE
Meine Freunde verbringen ihren Sommerurlaub in Holland.
My friends are spending their summer vacation in Holland.
Geographical context
In geographical texts or texts about the country, 'Holland' (Holland) refers only to the two western provinces of North Holland and South Holland. Cities such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam are in this region.
EXAMPLE
Auch Den Haag und Haarlem liegen in Holland.
The Hague and Haarlem are also in Holland.
In real life
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