Niger
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A country in West Africa bordered by Algeria and Libya to the north, Chad to the east, Nigeria and Benin to the south, and Burkina Faso and Mali to the west.
Niger liegt zum großen Teil in der Sahara.
Much of Niger lies in the Sahara.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Nigers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Niger | – |
| accusative | Niger | – |
| dative | Niger | – |
| genitive | Nigers | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
With 'Niger,' the preposition can help identify the meaning: 'in Niger' is commonly used for the country, while 'am Niger' (on the Niger) or 'über den Niger' (across the Niger) refer to the river.
Sie arbeitet seit zwei Jahren in Niger.
She has been working in Niger for two years.
Mehrere Brücken führen über den Niger.
Several bridges cross the Niger.
When 'Niger' refers to the country, it is often used in the genitive as a closer specification, for example in political or geographical contexts.
Die Hauptstadt Nigers liegt im Südwesten des Landes.
The capital of Niger is in the southwest of the country.
Die Regierung Nigers plant neue Bildungsprojekte.
The government of Niger is planning new education projects.
