Monaco
A sovereign microstate on the Mediterranean coast that borders France and is ruled by a prince.
EXAMPLE
Monaco zählt zu den kleinsten Staaten der Welt.
Monaco is one of the smallest countries in the world.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Monacos |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Monaco | – |
| accusative | Monaco | – |
| dative | Monaco | – |
| genitive | Monacos | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Prepositions
'Monaco' (Monaco) is normally used without an article: use 'in Monaco' (in Monaco) for a stay, 'nach Monaco' (to Monaco) for movement there, and 'aus Monaco' (from Monaco) for origin.
EXAMPLE
Nächsten Sommer fahren wir nach Monaco.
Next summer, we're going to Monaco.
Sie lebt seit vielen Jahren in Monaco.
She has lived in Monaco for many years.
Er kommt aus Monaco.
He comes from Monaco.
Referring to the country
When referring to the country, common political and geographical expressions include 'das Fürstentum Monaco' (the Principality of Monaco), 'die Regierung von Monaco' (the government of Monaco), and 'Monacos Staatsgebiet' (Monaco's territory).
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung von Monaco plant neue Maßnahmen für den Küstenschutz.
The government of Monaco is planning new measures to protect the coast.
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