Switzerland
die Schweiz
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Switzerland
A country in Central Europe between Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein. Switzerland is a federal republic with Bern as its federal city.
Die Schweiz ist für ihre Berge und ihre direkte Demokratie bekannt.
Switzerland is known for its mountains and direct democracy.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Schweiz |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schweiz | – |
| accusative | die Schweiz | – |
| dative | der Schweiz | – |
| genitive | der Schweiz | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The definite article normally forms part of the name „die Schweiz“ (Switzerland). The article is also retained in fixed prepositional phrases and only changes its form.
Die Schweiz liegt im Herzen Europas.
Switzerland lies in the heart of Europe.
Viele Menschen reisen gern in die Schweiz.
Many people enjoy traveling to Switzerland.
For being in a place, use „in der Schweiz“ (in Switzerland); for movement there, use „in die Schweiz“ (to Switzerland); and for origin, use „aus der Schweiz“ (from Switzerland). These prepositions are used with different cases.
Meine Schwester arbeitet seit einem Jahr in der Schweiz.
My sister has been working in Switzerland for a year.
Nächsten Sommer fahren wir in die Schweiz.
Next summer, we are going to Switzerland.
Der Käse kommt aus der Schweiz.
The cheese comes from Switzerland.
„Die Schweiz“ (Switzerland) commonly occurs with verbs such as „besuchen“ (to visit), „bereisen“ (to travel around), „leben“ (to live), and „arbeiten“ (to work). Expressions of origin or products are also often formed with „aus der Schweiz“ (from Switzerland).
Im Herbst möchten wir die Schweiz bereisen.
In the fall, we would like to travel around Switzerland.
Viele internationale Organisationen arbeiten in der Schweiz.
Many international organizations work in Switzerland.
