Spanien
Spain
A country in southwestern Europe that occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula. Its capital is Madrid.
EXAMPLE
Wir fahren im Sommer nach Spanien.
We're going to Spain in the summer.
Spanien
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Spaniens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Spanien | – |
| accusative | Spanien | – |
| dative | Spanien | – |
| genitive | Spaniens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
No article
'Spanien' (Spain) is normally used without an article, including when it is the subject or object of a sentence.
EXAMPLE
Spanien hat das Spiel gewonnen.
Spain won the game.
Ich möchte Spanien besser kennenlernen.
I'd like to get to know Spain better.
Destination and stay
For a trip with Spain as the destination, use 'nach Spanien' (to Spain). For a stay or an activity there, use 'in Spanien' (in Spain).
EXAMPLE
Nächste Woche fliegt Lara nach Spanien.
Lara is flying to Spain next week.
Sie arbeitet seit zwei Jahren in Spanien.
She has been working in Spain for two years.
Expressing origin
Use 'aus Spanien' (from Spain) to indicate where a person or a product comes from. This phrase is often used with 'kommen' (to come) or directly after a noun.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Markt kaufen wir Orangen aus Spanien.
We buy oranges from Spain at the market.
In real life
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