Jordan
Jordanien
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Jordan
A country in the Middle East on the eastern bank of the Jordan River and the eastern shore of the Dead Sea.
Jordanien grenzt unter anderem an Israel, Syrien und Saudi-Arabien.
Jordan borders Israel, Syria, and Saudi Arabia, among other countries.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Jordaniens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Jordanien | – |
| accusative | Jordanien | – |
| dative | Jordanien | – |
| genitive | Jordaniens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In standard German, 'Jordanien' (Jordan) is usually used without a definite article. This also applies after prepositions such as 'in' (in), 'nach' (to), and 'aus' (from): you say 'in Jordanien' (in Jordan) and 'nach Jordanien' (to Jordan).
Meine Cousine lebt seit zwei Jahren in Jordanien.
My cousin has been living in Jordan for two years.
Im Herbst fliegen wir nach Jordanien.
We're flying to Jordan in the fall.
Common phrases include 'in Jordanien leben' (to live in Jordan), 'nach Jordanien reisen' (to travel to Jordan), and 'aus Jordanien kommen' (to come from Jordan). The preposition depends on the meaning: location, destination, or origin.
Viele Touristen reisen wegen der historischen Städte nach Jordanien.
Many tourists travel to Jordan for its historic cities.
When expressing possession or association, 'Jordanien' (Jordan) is often used in the genitive form 'Jordaniens' (Jordan's / of Jordan). This form is particularly common in references to the country's capital, government, or history.
Die Hauptstadt Jordaniens heißt Amman.
The capital of Jordan is called Amman.
