Seychelles
die Seychellen
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Seychelles
An island country in the Indian Ocean, east of Africa, consisting of numerous islands.
Die Seychellen sind wegen ihrer weißen Strände und Korallenriffe ein beliebtes Reiseziel.
The Seychelles are a popular travel destination because of their white beaches and coral reefs.
| plural | die Seychellen |
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| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | – | die Seychellen |
| accusative | – | die Seychellen |
| dative | – | den Seychellen |
| genitive | – | der Seychellen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Die Seychellen' (the Seychelles) is used as a geographical name in the plural. Therefore, verbs used with it, such as 'liegen' (to lie / be located), 'sind' (are), or 'bestehen' (consist), are also in the plural.
Die Seychellen liegen östlich von Afrika.
The Seychelles are located east of Africa.
For staying there, 'auf den Seychellen' (in the Seychelles) is usually used; when traveling there, 'auf die Seychellen' (to the Seychelles) is used. The preposition 'auf' is part of the typical usage of this geographical name.
Im nächsten Sommer fliegen wir auf die Seychellen.
Next summer, we are flying to the Seychelles.
Sie lebt seit zwei Jahren auf den Seychellen.
She has been living in the Seychelles for two years.
Common phrases include 'Urlaub auf den Seychellen' (vacation in the Seychelles), 'die Strände der Seychellen' (the beaches of the Seychelles), and 'die Inseln der Seychellen' (the islands of the Seychelles). The name is often used in connection with travel, landscapes, or islands.
Viele Menschen träumen von einem Urlaub auf den Seychellen.
Many people dream of a vacation in the Seychelles.
