Lettland
Latvia
A country in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea, and one of the three Baltic states. Its capital is Riga.
EXAMPLE
Lettland gehört seit 2004 zur Europäischen Union.
Latvia has been a member of the European Union since 2004.
Lettland
Latvia
Lettland
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Lettlands |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Lettland | – |
| accusative | Lettland | – |
| dative | Lettland | – |
| genitive | Lettlands | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Destination and stay
For travel to Latvia, use 'nach Lettland' (to Latvia). When someone is there or something takes place there, use 'in Lettland' (in Latvia).
EXAMPLE
Wir fahren im Sommer nach Lettland.
We're going to Latvia in the summer.
Meine Schwester studiert seit einem Jahr in Lettland.
My sister has been studying in Latvia for a year.
Expressing origin
Use 'aus Lettland' (from Latvia) to describe the origin of people or products. Common phrases include 'aus Lettland kommen' (to come from Latvia) and 'aus Lettland stammen' (to originate from Latvia).
EXAMPLE
Die neue Kollegin kommt aus Lettland.
The new colleague comes from Latvia.
Geographical references
To specify a part of the country, phrases such as 'im Norden Lettlands' (in northern Latvia) or 'an der Küste Lettlands' (on the coast of Latvia) are useful. The country name follows the geographical expression in the genitive case.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben ein Ferienhaus an der Küste Lettlands gemietet.
We rented a vacation home on the coast of Latvia.
In real life
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