Simbabwe
Zimbabwe
A country in southern Africa with Harare as its capital.
EXAMPLE
Simbabwe grenzt im Süden an Südafrika.
Zimbabwe borders South Africa to the south.
Simbabwe
Zimbabwe
Simbabwe
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Simbabwes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Simbabwe | – |
| accusative | Simbabwe | – |
| dative | Simbabwe | – |
| genitive | Simbabwes | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Prepositions
With „Simbabwe“ (Zimbabwe), place expressions normally appear without an article: for a stay, use „in Simbabwe“ (in Zimbabwe); for a trip there, „nach Simbabwe“ (to Zimbabwe); and for origin, „aus Simbabwe“ (from Zimbabwe).
EXAMPLE
Meine Cousine arbeitet seit einem Jahr in Simbabwe.
My cousin has been working in Zimbabwe for a year.
Nächstes Jahr reisen wir nach Simbabwe.
Next year, we are traveling to Zimbabwe.
Der Musiker kommt aus Simbabwe.
The musician is from Zimbabwe.
Genitive form
When „Simbabwe“ (Zimbabwe) expresses belonging, the genitive form „Simbabwes“ (Zimbabwe's) is often used. This form occurs particularly often in the news and in the names of institutions.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung Simbabwes hat neue Maßnahmen angekündigt.
The Zimbabwean government has announced new measures.
Typical collocations
In news reports and geographical texts, „Simbabwe“ (Zimbabwe) is often used with verbs such as „grenzen an“ (to border), „liegen in“ (to be located in), and „reisen nach“ (to travel to).
EXAMPLE
Simbabwe grenzt im Osten an Mosambik.
Zimbabwe borders Mozambique to the east.
Viele Touristen reisen wegen der Wasserfälle nach Simbabwe.
Many tourists travel to Zimbabwe because of its waterfalls.
In real life
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