Neuseeland
New Zealand
An island nation in the South Pacific, southeast of Australia. Its capital is Wellington.
EXAMPLE
Wir reisen im nächsten Winter nach Neuseeland.
We are traveling to New Zealand next winter.
Neuseeland
New Zealand
Neuseeland
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Neuseelands |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Neuseeland | – |
| accusative | Neuseeland | – |
| dative | Neuseeland | – |
| genitive | Neuseelands | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Neuseeland' comes from the Dutch name 'Nieuw Zeeland', which cartographers gave it in the 17th century after the Dutch province of Zeeland (German: Seeland).
EXAMPLE
Viele Menschen möchten einmal Neuseeland kennenlernen.
Many people would like to explore New Zealand someday.
Prepositions of place
With country names used without an article, 'nach' (to) usually indicates direction, 'in' (in) indicates location, and 'aus' (from) indicates origin. These patterns are particularly important with 'Neuseeland' (New Zealand).
EXAMPLE
Nach zwei Jahren in Neuseeland kehrte er nach Deutschland zurück.
After two years in New Zealand, he returned to Germany.
Sie stammt aus Neuseeland.
She comes from New Zealand.
Typical collocations
Common phrases with 'Neuseeland' (New Zealand) include 'Neuseeland besuchen' (to visit New Zealand), 'nach Neuseeland reisen' (to travel to New Zealand), and 'in Neuseeland leben' (to live in New Zealand). The country is usually mentioned as a destination, a place to stay or live, or a country of origin.
EXAMPLE
Meine Cousine lebt seit fünf Jahren in Neuseeland.
My cousin has been living in New Zealand for five years.
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