Lithuania
Litauen
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Lithuania
A country in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea. Lithuania is one of the three Baltic states, and its capital is Vilnius.
Litauen ist seit 2004 Mitglied der Europäischen Union.
Lithuania has been a member of the European Union since 2004.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Litauens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Litauen | – |
| accusative | Litauen | – |
| dative | Litauen | – |
| genitive | Litauens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The adjective derived from 'Litauen' (Lithuania) is 'litauisch' (Lithuanian). It describes, for example, the country's language, culture, or history.
Litauen ist für seine litauische Sprache und Kultur bekannt.
Lithuania is known for its Lithuanian language and culture.
Typical prepositions used with 'Litauen' (Lithuania) indicate direction, location, and origin: 'nach Litauen' (to Lithuania) describes movement there, 'in Litauen' (in Lithuania) indicates being there, and 'aus Litauen' (from Lithuania) indicates origin.
Im Sommer fliegen wir nach Litauen.
In the summer, we're flying to Lithuania.
Meine neuen Kollegen kommen aus Litauen.
My new colleagues come from Lithuania.
In geographical descriptions, 'Litauen' (Lithuania) often appears with verbs such as 'liegen' (to be located) and 'grenzen' (to border). 'grenzen' is followed by the preposition 'an' with the accusative case.
Litauen liegt an der Ostsee.
Lithuania is located on the Baltic Sea.
Litauen grenzt an Lettland und Belarus.
Lithuania borders Latvia and Belarus.
