Turkey
die Türkei
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Turkey
A country between Europe and Asia that borders the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and several countries in the Middle East.
Die Türkei ist für ihre vielfältige Landschaft und ihre lange Geschichte bekannt.
Turkey is known for its diverse landscape and long history.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Türkei |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Türkei | – |
| accusative | die Türkei | – |
| dative | der Türkei | – |
| genitive | der Türkei | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Türkei' (Turkey) is normally used with the definite article in German: 'die Türkei'. The article is retained after prepositions and changes depending on the case.
Die Türkei liegt an mehreren Meeren.
Turkey borders several seas.
Die Geschichte der Türkei ist sehr vielfältig.
The history of Turkey is very diverse.
Three combinations are especially important for referring to places: 'in der Türkei' (in Turkey) indicates being there, 'in die Türkei' (to Turkey) indicates movement there, and 'aus der Türkei' (from Turkey) indicates origin.
Meine Freunde leben seit zwei Jahren in der Türkei.
My friends have been living in Turkey for two years.
Im Sommer fliegen wir in die Türkei.
In the summer, we're flying to Turkey.
Die Oliven kommen aus der Türkei.
The olives come from Turkey.
'Türkei' (Turkey) frequently appears in combinations related to travel, vacations, history, and politics. Particularly common expressions are 'Urlaub in der Türkei' (a vacation in Turkey), 'eine Reise in die Türkei' (a trip to Turkey), and 'die Regierung der Türkei' (the government of Turkey).
Wir planen im nächsten Jahr eine Reise in die Türkei.
We're planning a trip to Turkey next year.
Die Regierung der Türkei kündigte neue Maßnahmen an.
The government of Turkey announced new measures.
