Nepal
A country in South Asia located between India and China. Its capital is Kathmandu.
EXAMPLE
Nepal ist für seine hohen Berge im Himalaja bekannt.
Nepal is known for its high mountains in the Himalayas.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Nepals |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Nepal | – |
| accusative | Nepal | – |
| dative | Nepal | – |
| genitive | Nepals | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Destination and stay
When traveling to Nepal, use “nach Nepal” (to Nepal) to indicate the destination. For staying in the country, use “in Nepal” (in Nepal).
EXAMPLE
Wir fliegen im Oktober nach Nepal.
We are flying to Nepal in October.
Wir bleiben drei Wochen in Nepal.
We are staying in Nepal for three weeks.
Expressing origin
The phrase “aus Nepal” (from Nepal) is used for the origin of people or products. Typical patterns are “aus Nepal stammen” (to originate from Nepal) and “aus Nepal kommen” (to come from Nepal).
EXAMPLE
Die neuen Nachbarn stammen aus Nepal.
The new neighbors are from Nepal.
Geographical reference
To associate places or landscapes with the country, “Nepal” often appears in the genitive after a noun. Useful combinations are “die Hauptstadt Nepals” (Nepal’s capital) and “die Berge Nepals” (Nepal’s mountains).
EXAMPLE
Die Berge Nepals ziehen jedes Jahr viele Besucher an.
Nepal's mountains attract many visitors every year.
In real life
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