South America
Südamerika
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South America
The southern part of the Americas, between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. South America includes Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia, among other countries.
Südamerika ist für seine vielfältigen Landschaften und Kulturen bekannt.
South America is known for its diverse landscapes and cultures.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Südamerikas |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Südamerika | – |
| accusative | Südamerika | – |
| dative | Südamerika | – |
| genitive | Südamerikas | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Südamerika' (South America) is made up of 'Süd' (south) and 'Amerika' (the Americas). The first component refers to the southern part of the Americas.
Viele Menschen reisen jedes Jahr nach Südamerika.
Many people travel to South America every year.
In expressions of location, 'Südamerika' (South America) is usually used without an article: 'in' (in) indicates being there, 'nach' (to) indicates movement there, and 'aus' (from) indicates origin.
Meine Freunde leben seit zwei Jahren in Südamerika.
My friends have been living in South America for two years.
Sie kommt ursprünglich aus Südamerika.
She is originally from South America.
Common phrases include 'die Länder Südamerikas' (the countries of South America), 'die Geschichte Südamerikas' (the history of South America), and 'eine Reise durch Südamerika' (a trip through South America). In 'Südamerikas' (of South America), the word is in the genitive case and expresses belonging.
Die Geschichte Südamerikas ist von vielen verschiedenen Kulturen geprägt.
The history of South America has been shaped by many different cultures.
