Northern Ireland
Nordirland
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Northern Ireland
A region in the northeast of the island of Ireland that belongs to the United Kingdom.
Nordirland grenzt im Süden und Westen an die Republik Irland.
Northern Ireland borders the Republic of Ireland to the south and west.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Nordirlands |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | Nordirland | – |
| accusative | Nordirland | – |
| dative | Nordirland | – |
| genitive | Nordirlands | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Nordirland' (Northern Ireland) is made up of 'Nord' (north) and 'Irland' (Ireland). The first component indicates the northern location of this region on the island of Ireland.
Viele Menschen reisen im Sommer durch Nordirland.
Many people travel through Northern Ireland in the summer.
As a geographical name, 'Nordirland' (Northern Ireland) is normally used without an article. Common combinations are 'in Nordirland' (in Northern Ireland), 'nach Nordirland' (to Northern Ireland), and 'aus Nordirland' (from Northern Ireland).
Sie lebt seit fünf Jahren in Nordirland.
She has lived in Northern Ireland for five years.
Die Musiker kommen aus Nordirland.
The musicians are from Northern Ireland.
Typical expressions include 'die Grenze zu Nordirland' (the border with Northern Ireland), 'eine Rundreise durch Nordirland' (a tour of Northern Ireland), and 'die Geschichte Nordirlands' (the history of Northern Ireland).
Wir haben eine Rundreise durch Nordirland gemacht und die Küste besucht.
We took a tour of Northern Ireland and visited the coast.
