Hungary
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Hungary
A country in Central Europe that borders Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia.
Ungarn ist für seine Thermalbäder und seine Hauptstadt Budapest bekannt.
Hungary is known for its thermal baths and its capital, Budapest.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Ungarns |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Ungarn | – |
| accusative | Ungarn | – |
| dative | Ungarn | – |
| genitive | Ungarns | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
When Hungary is the destination of a trip or journey, German normally uses “nach Ungarn” (to Hungary). This pattern goes with verbs such as “fahren” (to travel/go), “fliegen” (to fly), and “reisen” (to travel).
Wir fahren im Sommer nach Ungarn.
We’re going to Hungary in the summer.
For staying or doing an activity within the country, German uses “in Ungarn” (in Hungary). Typical phrases include “in Ungarn leben” (to live in Hungary), “in Ungarn arbeiten” (to work in Hungary), and “in Ungarn Urlaub machen” (to go on vacation in Hungary).
Meine Schwester arbeitet seit zwei Jahren in Ungarn.
My sister has been working in Hungary for two years.
“Aus Ungarn” (from Hungary) indicates the origin of a person or product. The phrase “aus Ungarn kommen” (to come from Hungary) can also describe returning from a trip; the context shows what is meant.
Unser neuer Nachbar kommt ursprünglich aus Ungarn.
Our new neighbor is originally from Hungary.
Wir sind gestern aus Ungarn zurückgekommen.
We came back from Hungary yesterday.
