Venezuela
A country in northern South America on the Caribbean coast.
EXAMPLE
Venezuela ist reich an Erdöl und hat eine lange Karibikküste.
Venezuela is rich in oil and has a long Caribbean coastline.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Venezuelas |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Venezuela | – |
| accusative | Venezuela | – |
| dative | Venezuela | – |
| genitive | Venezuelas | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Location expressions
The name 'Venezuela' normally does not take an article. For staying there, use 'in Venezuela'; for traveling there, use 'nach Venezuela' (to Venezuela); and for indicating origin, use 'aus Venezuela' (from Venezuela).
EXAMPLE
Meine Cousine lebt seit drei Jahren in Venezuela.
My cousin has been living in Venezuela for three years.
Nächsten Sommer fliegen wir nach Venezuela.
Next summer, we are flying to Venezuela.
Er kommt ursprünglich aus Venezuela.
He is originally from Venezuela.
Typical collocations
Common collocations with 'Venezuela' relate to politics, the economy, and the population. These include, for example, 'die Regierung Venezuelas' (the Venezuelan government), 'die Wirtschaft Venezuelas' (the Venezuelan economy), and 'die Bevölkerung Venezuelas' (the population of Venezuela).
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung Venezuelas kündigte neue Reformen an.
The Venezuelan government announced new reforms.
Geographical context
In news reports and informational texts, 'Venezuela' is often mentioned together with its location in South America, its Caribbean coast, or its natural resources.
EXAMPLE
Venezuela liegt an der Karibikküste im Norden Südamerikas.
Venezuela lies on the Caribbean coast in northern South America.
In real life
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