Kenia
Kenya
A country in East Africa on the Indian Ocean, with Nairobi as its capital.
EXAMPLE
Kenia grenzt im Norden an Äthiopien.
Kenya borders Ethiopia to the north.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Kenias |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Kenia | – |
| accusative | Kenia | – |
| dative | Kenia | – |
| genitive | Kenias | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Without an article
As a country name, 'Kenia' is normally used without a definite article in German. The phrases 'nach Kenia' (to Kenya), 'in Kenia' (in Kenya), and 'aus Kenia' (from Kenya) are especially important for talking about location and movement.
EXAMPLE
Im Sommer fliegen wir nach Kenia.
We're flying to Kenya in the summer.
Sie lebt seit drei Jahren in Kenia.
She has lived in Kenya for three years.
Der Läufer kommt aus Kenia.
The runner comes from Kenya.
Typical collocations
'Kenia' frequently occurs with verbs and expressions related to travel and residence: 'nach Kenia reisen' (to travel to Kenya), 'Kenia besuchen' (to visit Kenya), 'in Kenia leben' (to live in Kenya), and 'aus Kenia stammen' (to come from Kenya).
EXAMPLE
Viele Touristen besuchen Kenia wegen seiner Nationalparks.
Many tourists visit Kenya because of its national parks.
Geographical context
'Kenia' often appears in connection with geographical and political topics, for example in reports about national parks, safaris, elections, or the coast of the Indian Ocean.
EXAMPLE
Die Nachrichten berichteten über die Wahlen in Kenia.
The news reported on the elections in Kenya.
In real life
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