Myanmar
A country in Southeast Asia, also known as Burma. Its capital is Naypyidaw.
EXAMPLE
Myanmar grenzt unter anderem an Indien, China und Thailand.
Myanmar borders India, China, and Thailand, among other countries.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Myanmars |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Myanmar | – |
| accusative | Myanmar | – |
| dative | Myanmar | – |
| genitive | Myanmars | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Travel destination and location
When Myanmar is the destination of a trip, use 'nach Myanmar' (to Myanmar). When referring to a stay there, use 'in Myanmar' (in Myanmar).
EXAMPLE
Sie möchte nächstes Jahr nach Myanmar reisen.
She would like to travel to Myanmar next year.
Ihr Bruder lebt seit einigen Jahren in Myanmar.
Her brother has been living in Myanmar for several years.
Expressing origin
Use 'aus Myanmar' (from Myanmar) to describe the origin of people and products. It also works when referring to returning from a trip.
EXAMPLE
Meine Nachbarin kommt aus Myanmar und lebt seit zehn Jahren hier.
My neighbor comes from Myanmar and has lived here for ten years.
Politics and trade
In news reports and factual texts, the phrases 'Beziehungen zu Myanmar' (relations with Myanmar) and 'Handel mit Myanmar' (trade with Myanmar) are common. Pay attention to the prepositions 'zu' (with, in this context) and 'mit' (with).
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht untersucht die Beziehungen zu Myanmar und den Handel mit Myanmar.
The report examines relations with Myanmar and trade with Myanmar.
In real life
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