South Africa
Südafrika
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South Africa
A country in southern Africa between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The seat of government is Pretoria, parliament meets in Cape Town, and the Supreme Court of Appeal is based in Bloemfontein.
Südafrika ist für seine vielfältige Landschaft und Tierwelt bekannt.
South Africa is known for its diverse landscapes and wildlife.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Südafrikas |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Südafrika | – |
| accusative | Südafrika | – |
| dative | Südafrika | – |
| genitive | Südafrikas | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Südafrika' (South Africa) is made up of 'Süd' (south) and 'Afrika' (Africa). The name refers to the country's location at the southern tip of the African continent.
Südafrika liegt an der Südspitze des afrikanischen Kontinents.
South Africa is located at the southern tip of the African continent.
'Südafrika' (South Africa) is normally used without an article. For destinations, stays, and origins, the typical expressions are 'nach Südafrika' (to South Africa), 'in Südafrika' (in South Africa), and 'aus Südafrika' (from South Africa).
Nach dem Studium möchte sie nach Südafrika reisen.
After graduating, she would like to travel to South Africa.
Er arbeitet seit einem Jahr in Südafrika.
He has been working in South Africa for a year.
Die Produkte werden aus Südafrika importiert.
The products are imported from South Africa.
Common collocations include 'nach Südafrika reisen' (to travel to South Africa), 'in Südafrika leben' (to live in South Africa), and 'Südafrika besuchen' (to visit South Africa). The form 'Südafrikas' (South Africa's) is also often used when something is associated with the country.
Viele Touristen besuchen Südafrika wegen seiner Nationalparks.
Many tourists visit South Africa because of its national parks.
