die Mongolei
Mongolia
A country in East Asia between Russia and China.
EXAMPLE
Die Mongolei ist für ihre weiten Steppen und ihre nomadische Kultur bekannt.
Mongolia is known for its vast steppes and nomadic culture.
die Mongolei
Mongolia
die Mongolei
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Mongolei |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Mongolei | – |
| accusative | die Mongolei | – |
| dative | der Mongolei | – |
| genitive | der Mongolei | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Direction and location
When traveling to this country, people often say „in die Mongolei“ (to Mongolia). To refer to staying in this place, use „in der Mongolei“ (in Mongolia); the preposition „in“ is combined with different cases.
EXAMPLE
Sie möchte im Sommer in die Mongolei reisen.
She would like to travel to Mongolia in the summer.
Viele Forscher leben mehrere Monate in der Mongolei.
Many researchers live in Mongolia for several months.
Indicating origin
For origin, people often use „aus der Mongolei“ (from Mongolia). This expression is used, for example, for people, products, or information that originate there.
EXAMPLE
Die Familie stammt aus der Mongolei.
The family comes from Mongolia.
Wir haben einen interessanten Bericht aus der Mongolei gelesen.
We read an interesting report from Mongolia.
Typical collocations
„Die Mongolei“ (Mongolia) is often used with verbs such as „besuchen“ (to visit), „bereisen“ (to travel around), and „erkunden“ (to explore). These verbs are used directly with the accusative object „die Mongolei“ (Mongolia).
EXAMPLE
Im nächsten Jahr möchte er die Mongolei bereisen.
Next year, he would like to travel around Mongolia.
In real life
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