Cuba
Kuba
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Cuba (country)
An island nation in the Caribbean whose capital is Havana. It comprises the main island of the same name and numerous smaller islands.
Kuba ist seit 1945 Mitglied der Vereinten Nationen.
Cuba has been a member of the United Nations since 1945.
Cuba (island)
The largest island in the Caribbean and the main island of the country of the same name.
Die Insel Kuba liegt südlich von Florida und nördlich von Jamaika.
The island of Cuba lies south of Florida and north of Jamaica.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Kubas |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | Kuba | – |
| accusative | Kuba | – |
| dative | Kuba | – |
| genitive | Kubas | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Use 'nach Kuba' (to Cuba) for a travel destination, 'in Kuba' (in Cuba) for a stay, and 'aus Kuba' (from Cuba) for someone's origin. In these combinations, 'Kuba' (Cuba) is used without an article.
Wir fliegen im Februar nach Kuba.
We are flying to Cuba in February.
Meine Schwester lebt seit zwei Jahren in Kuba.
My sister has been living in Cuba for two years.
Unser Nachbar kommt aus Kuba.
Our neighbor comes from Cuba.
In political and economic texts, typical phrases include 'diplomatische Beziehungen zu Kuba unterhalten' (to maintain diplomatic relations with Cuba) and 'ein Abkommen mit Kuba schließen' (to conclude an agreement with Cuba). Here, 'Kuba' (Cuba) refers to the state as a political partner.
Die beiden Länder wollen ein neues Abkommen mit Kuba schließen.
The two countries want to conclude a new agreement with Cuba.
When the focus is on the island as a geographical location, 'auf Kuba' (on the island of Cuba) is also commonly used. It is particularly suitable for descriptions of the landscape, nature, and wildlife.
Auf Kuba gibt es viele Höhlen und tropische Wälder.
There are many caves and tropical forests on the island of Cuba.
