Liechtenstein
A small country in Central Europe between Austria and Switzerland.
EXAMPLE
Liechtenstein ist Mitglied der Vereinten Nationen.
Liechtenstein is a member of the United Nations.
Liechtenstein
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Liechtensteins |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Liechtenstein | – |
| accusative | Liechtenstein | – |
| dative | Liechtenstein | – |
| genitive | Liechtensteins | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Location and destination
For a trip to Liechtenstein as a destination, use „nach Liechtenstein“ (to Liechtenstein). For staying in the country, use „in Liechtenstein“ (in Liechtenstein); in both cases, the country name is used without an article.
EXAMPLE
Wir fahren am Wochenende nach Liechtenstein.
We are going to Liechtenstein this weekend.
Meine Tante wohnt seit zehn Jahren in Liechtenstein.
My aunt has lived in Liechtenstein for ten years.
Expressing origin
The origin of a person or product is expressed with „aus Liechtenstein“ (from Liechtenstein). In this expression too, the country name is used without an article.
EXAMPLE
Diese Briefmarken kommen aus Liechtenstein.
These stamps come from Liechtenstein.
Official name
In official texts, you may come across the full name of the country, „Fürstentum Liechtenstein“ (Principality of Liechtenstein). The word „Fürstentum“ (principality) indicates the form of government: the head of state is a prince.
EXAMPLE
Das Fürstentum Liechtenstein schloss ein Abkommen mit dem Nachbarland.
The Principality of Liechtenstein signed an agreement with the neighboring country.
In real life
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