Uruguay
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A country in South America on the Atlantic coast between Brazil and Argentina.
Uruguay ist für seine langen Sandstrände und seine Hauptstadt Montevideo bekannt.
Uruguay is known for its long sandy beaches and its capital, Montevideo.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Uruguays |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Uruguay | – |
| accusative | Uruguay | – |
| dative | Uruguay | – |
| genitive | Uruguays | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In German, 'Uruguay' usually appears without an article when referring to the country, and with an article when referring to the river. Words such as 'Regierung' (government) or 'Hauptstadt' (capital) point to the country, while words such as 'Ufer' (riverbank) or 'Brücke' (bridge) point to the river.
Uruguay hat eine neue Regierung gewählt.
Uruguay has elected a new government.
Die Brücke führt über den Uruguay.
The bridge crosses the Uruguay River.
For travel to the country, use 'nach Uruguay' (to Uruguay). For being or staying there, use 'in Uruguay' (in Uruguay).
Nächsten Monat fliegen wir nach Uruguay.
Next month we're flying to Uruguay.
Meine Cousine lebt seit zwei Jahren in Uruguay.
My cousin has been living in Uruguay for two years.
