Nordamerika
North America
The northern part of the Americas, which includes Canada, the USA, and Mexico, among other countries.
EXAMPLE
Kanada ist das flächenmäßig größte Land in Nordamerika.
Canada is the largest country in North America by area.
Nordamerika
North America
Nordamerika
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Nordamerikas |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Nordamerika | – |
| accusative | Nordamerika | – |
| dative | Nordamerika | – |
| genitive | Nordamerikas | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word structure
In 'Nordamerika' (North America), you can recognize the parts 'Nord' (north) and 'Amerika' (America). 'Nord' (north) indicates the geographical direction; both parts are written as one word in German.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Karte liegt Nordamerika links oben.
On the map, North America is in the upper left.
Location and destination
For a travel destination, use 'nach Nordamerika' (to North America); for a stay, use 'in Nordamerika' (in North America). In these combinations, 'Nordamerika' (North America) is used without an article.
EXAMPLE
Nächstes Jahr fliegen wir nach Nordamerika.
Next year we're flying to North America.
Meine Tante lebt seit zehn Jahren in Nordamerika.
My aunt has been living in North America for ten years.
Expressing origin
Use the phrase 'aus Nordamerika stammen' (to come from North America) to describe the origin of people, animals, plants, or products. 'Aus Nordamerika' (from North America) often comes after the verb.
EXAMPLE
Diese Pflanze stammt ursprünglich aus Nordamerika.
This plant originally comes from North America.
In real life
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