Polen
Poland
A country in Central Europe, east of Germany. Its capital is Warsaw.
EXAMPLE
Polen ist seit 2004 Mitglied der Europäischen Union.
Poland has been a member of the European Union since 2004.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Polens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Polen | – |
| accusative | Polen | – |
| dative | Polen | – |
| genitive | Polens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Prepositions
Different prepositions are used with 'Polen' (Poland) depending on the relationship: 'in Polen' (in Poland) describes being there, 'nach Polen' (to Poland) indicates movement there, and 'aus Polen' (from Poland) indicates origin.
EXAMPLE
Meine Freunde leben seit zwei Jahren in Polen.
My friends have been living in Poland for two years.
Nächsten Sommer fahren wir nach Polen.
Next summer we are going to Poland.
Diese Keramik stammt aus Polen.
This pottery comes from Poland.
Without an article
The country name 'Polen' (Poland) is normally used without a definite article. This is why you say, for example, 'in Polen' (in Poland) and 'nach Polen' (to Poland).
EXAMPLE
Polen grenzt im Westen an Deutschland.
Poland borders Germany to the west.
Sie möchte später in Polen studieren.
She would like to study in Poland in the future.
Typical collocations
Common phrases with 'Polen' (Poland) refer to borders, neighboring countries, and political or economic relations, for example 'die Grenze zu Polen' (the border with Poland) and 'Handel mit Polen' (trade with Poland).
EXAMPLE
Die Grenze zu Polen ist von hier aus schnell erreichbar.
The border with Poland is easy to reach from here.
In real life
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