Italy
Italien
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Italy
A country in Southern Europe that includes large parts of the Italian Peninsula as well as the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, among others. Its capital is Rome.
Wir fahren im Sommer nach Italien.
We’re going to Italy in the summer.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Italiens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Italien | – |
| accusative | Italien | – |
| dative | Italien | – |
| genitive | Italiens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Italien' (Italy) is normally used without an article in a sentence. When an adjective describes the country name more specifically, the definite article is usually used.
Italien gehört zur Europäischen Union.
Italy is part of the European Union.
Das heutige Italien ist das Thema des Vortrags.
Modern-day Italy is the topic of the presentation.
For a trip to Italy, use 'nach Italien' (to Italy). When describing where someone is or where something takes place, use 'in Italien' (in Italy).
Nächste Woche fliegt Nora nach Italien.
Nora is flying to Italy next week.
Sie verbringt zwei Wochen in Italien.
She is spending two weeks in Italy.
'aus Italien' (from Italy) describes the origin of people or products. This expression is also used when someone returns from there.
Meine Nachbarin bringt jedes Jahr Olivenöl aus Italien mit.
My neighbor brings back olive oil from Italy every year.
