Saudi-Arabien
Saudi Arabia
A country on the Arabian Peninsula with Riyadh as its capital.
EXAMPLE
Saudi-Arabien grenzt im Süden an den Jemen.
Saudi Arabia borders Yemen to the south.
Saudi-Arabien
Saudi Arabia
Saudi-Arabien
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Saudi-Arabiens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Saudi-Arabien | – |
| accusative | Saudi-Arabien | – |
| dative | Saudi-Arabien | – |
| genitive | Saudi-Arabiens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Travel and stays
For travel to Saudi Arabia, use 'nach Saudi-Arabien' (to Saudi Arabia). For a stay or location, use 'in Saudi-Arabien' (in Saudi Arabia); the country name is used without an article.
EXAMPLE
Nächsten Monat fliegt sie nach Saudi-Arabien.
Next month she is flying to Saudi Arabia.
Ihr Bruder arbeitet seit zwei Jahren in Saudi-Arabien.
Her brother has been working in Saudi Arabia for two years.
Expressing origin
Use 'aus Saudi-Arabien' (from Saudi Arabia) to indicate where people or goods come from. This phrase is also used when referring to a return journey.
EXAMPLE
Wir importieren diese Waren aus Saudi-Arabien.
We import these goods from Saudi Arabia.
International relations
In the news, you will often encounter the phrases 'Beziehungen zu Saudi-Arabien' (relations with Saudi Arabia) and 'Handel mit Saudi-Arabien' (trade with Saudi Arabia). Pay attention to which preposition goes with each phrase.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung möchte die Beziehungen zu Saudi-Arabien verbessern und den Handel mit Saudi-Arabien ausbauen.
The government wants to improve relations with Saudi Arabia and expand trade with Saudi Arabia.
In real life
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