Taiwan
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A democratically governed state in East Asia with its capital in Taipei, officially named the Republic of China. The People's Republic of China claims its territory; only a few states formally recognize it diplomatically.
Taiwan hat ein demokratisch gewähltes Parlament.
Taiwan has a democratically elected parliament.
A large island off the southeastern coast of mainland China, between the East China Sea and the South China Sea.
Die Insel Taiwan ist durch die Taiwanstraße vom chinesischen Festland getrennt.
The island of Taiwan is separated from mainland China by the Taiwan Strait.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Taiwans |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Taiwan | – |
| accusative | Taiwan | – |
| dative | Taiwan | – |
| genitive | Taiwans | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The surrounding words often indicate whether 'Taiwan' (Taiwan) refers to a political entity or a geographical island: political contexts mention, for example, government, parliament, or international recognition; geographical contexts mention the island, coast, or Taiwan Strait.
Die Regierung Taiwans sitzt in Taipeh.
Taiwan's government is based in Taipei.
Die Insel Taiwan liegt vor der Südostküste des chinesischen Festlands.
The island of Taiwan lies off the southeastern coast of mainland China.
In political texts, 'Taiwan' (Taiwan) frequently appears with verbs and nouns from the field of international relations. Typical collocations include 'Taiwan anerkennen' (to recognize Taiwan), 'diplomatische Beziehungen zu Taiwan' (diplomatic relations with Taiwan), and 'die Regierung Taiwans' (the government of Taiwan).
Mehrere Staaten unterhalten diplomatische Beziehungen zu Taiwan.
Several states maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
For the geographical meaning, combinations with terms for landscapes and places are typical, such as 'die Insel Taiwan' (the island of Taiwan), 'die Küste Taiwans' (the coast of Taiwan), and 'die Taiwanstraße' (the Taiwan Strait).
Die Taiwanstraße trennt Taiwan vom chinesischen Festland.
The Taiwan Strait separates Taiwan from mainland China.
