der Senegal
Senegal
A country in West Africa on the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
EXAMPLE
Der Senegal liegt an der westafrikanischen Küste.
Senegal is located on the West African coast.
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Meanings
der Senegal
Senegal
A river in West Africa that flows through or along Mauritania, Mali, and Senegal before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
EXAMPLE
Der Senegal bildet über weite Strecken die Grenze zwischen Senegal und Mauretanien.
For much of its course, the Senegal forms the border between Senegal and Mauritania.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Senegal |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Senegal | – |
| accusative | den Senegal | – |
| dative | dem Senegal | – |
| genitive | des Senegal des Senegals | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
'Der Senegal' (Senegal) refers to either a country or a river, depending on the context. The preposition often helps distinguish them: 'im Senegal' (in Senegal) usually refers to the country, while 'am Senegal' (on the Senegal River) refers to the river.
EXAMPLE
Viele Menschen leben im Senegal.
Many people live in Senegal.
Am Senegal liegen zahlreiche Dörfer.
Numerous villages are located along the Senegal River.
Location expressions
For staying in the country, use 'im Senegal' (in Senegal). For movement into the country, use 'in den Senegal' (to Senegal).
EXAMPLE
Meine Freunde arbeiten seit zwei Jahren im Senegal.
My friends have been working in Senegal for two years.
Sie möchte nächstes Jahr in den Senegal reisen.
She wants to travel to Senegal next year.
River context
In the meaning of 'river', 'der Senegal' (the Senegal River) often appears with expressions referring to banks, borders, or location. Typical examples include 'am Senegal' (along the Senegal River) and 'das Ufer des Senegal' (the bank of the Senegal River).
EXAMPLE
Bei Saint-Louis mündet der Senegal in den Atlantik.
Near Saint-Louis, the Senegal River flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
Das Ufer des Senegal ist in dieser Region besonders breit.
The bank of the Senegal River is particularly wide in this region.
In real life
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