Russland
Russia
A country in Eastern Europe and northern Asia whose capital is Moscow. Russia is the largest country in the world by area.
EXAMPLE
Russland erstreckt sich über elf Zeitzonen.
Russia spans eleven time zones.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Russlands |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Russland | – |
| accusative | Russland | – |
| dative | Russland | – |
| genitive | Russlands | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Location and destination
To refer to Russia as a travel destination, use 'nach Russland' (to Russia). To say where someone lives or something takes place, use 'in Russland' (in Russia).
EXAMPLE
Sie reist nächste Woche nach Russland.
She is traveling to Russia next week.
Ihr Bruder lebt seit zwei Jahren in Russland.
Her brother has been living in Russia for two years.
Expressing origin
Use 'aus Russland' (from Russia) to express the origin of people or goods. Common phrases include 'aus Russland kommen' (to come from Russia) and 'aus Russland stammen' (to originate from Russia).
EXAMPLE
Meine Nachbarin kommt aus Russland.
My neighbor comes from Russia.
Politics and economics
In the news, you will often encounter the phrases 'Beziehungen zu Russland' (relations with Russia) and 'Handel mit Russland' (trade with Russia). Pay attention to the preposition: 'Beziehungen zu' (relations with), but 'Handel mit' (trade with).
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht untersucht die Beziehungen zu Russland und den Handel mit Russland.
The report examines relations with Russia and trade with Russia.
In real life
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