Southern state
der Südstaat, die Südstaaten
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Southern state
Refers to one of the southern states of the USA, especially those that joined together in 1860/61 to form the Confederacy and fought against the Union in the American Civil War.
Die Kultur in einem Südstaat wie Louisiana unterscheidet sich deutlich von der in New York.
The culture in a Southern state like Louisiana differs significantly from that in New York.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Südstaaten |
| genitive | des Südstaats |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Südstaat | die Südstaaten |
| accusative | den Südstaat | die Südstaaten |
| dative | dem Südstaat | den Südstaaten |
| genitive | des Südstaats | der Südstaaten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a simple and clear compound of 'Süd' (south) and 'Staat' (state). So it literally refers to a state that lies in the south.
Texas ist ein bekannter Südstaat der USA.
Texas is a well-known Southern state of the USA.
The term 'Südstaat' is not just a geographical indication. It is strongly connected with the history of the American Civil War and with a distinct cultural identity that differs from other parts of the USA.
Die Musik und die Küche der Südstaaten haben eine lange Tradition.
The music and cuisine of the Southern states have a long tradition.
The plural form 'die Südstaaten' is used very frequently to refer to the entire region as a cultural and historical unit. In that case, people speak of 'den Südstaaten' as a whole.
Nächstes Jahr planen wir eine Reise durch die Südstaaten.
Next year we are planning a trip through the Southern states.
Der Blues hat seine Wurzeln in den Südstaaten.
The blues has its roots in the Southern states.
