Oman
A country in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula whose capital is Muscat.
EXAMPLE
Oman grenzt an die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, Saudi-Arabien und den Jemen.
Oman borders the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Omans |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Oman | – |
| accusative | Oman | – |
| dative | Oman | – |
| genitive | Omans | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Travel destination and stay
For a trip with Oman as the destination, use „nach Oman“ (to Oman). For staying in the country, use „in Oman“ (in Oman).
EXAMPLE
Nächsten Winter fliegen wir nach Oman.
Next winter, we're flying to Oman.
Wir möchten zwei Wochen in Oman bleiben.
We would like to stay in Oman for two weeks.
As a travel destination
Typical phrases in travel reports include „Oman besuchen“ (to visit Oman), „Oman bereisen“ (to travel around Oman), and „Oman erkunden“ (to explore Oman). With these verbs, the country name is used directly as the object, without a preposition.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben Oman mit einem Mietwagen erkundet.
We explored Oman by rental car.
International relations
In news reports about politics and economics, you will often come across the phrases „Beziehungen zu Oman“ (relations with Oman) and „Handel mit Oman“ (trade with Oman). Remember the preposition together with the respective noun.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung möchte die Beziehungen zu Oman stärken und den Handel mit Oman ausbauen.
The government wants to strengthen relations with Oman and expand trade with Oman.
In real life
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