Wales
A country in the west of Great Britain that is part of the United Kingdom. Its capital is Cardiff.
EXAMPLE
In Wales sind Englisch und Walisisch Amtssprachen.
English and Welsh are official languages in Wales.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Wales |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Wales | – |
| accusative | Wales | – |
| dative | Wales | – |
| genitive | Wales | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Prepositions
As a country name, “Wales” is normally used without an article. For a stay, say “in Wales”; for a trip there, “nach Wales” (to Wales); and for origin, “aus Wales” (from Wales).
EXAMPLE
Sie lebt seit zwei Jahren in Wales.
She has lived in Wales for two years.
Nächsten Sommer fliegen wir nach Wales.
Next summer, we’re flying to Wales.
Er kommt aus Wales.
He comes from Wales.
Typical collocations
“Wales” often appears in political, geographical, and sports-related collocations. Typical examples include “die Regierung von Wales” (the Welsh government), “die Landschaften von Wales” (the landscapes of Wales), and “die Nationalmannschaft von Wales” (the Wales national team).
EXAMPLE
Die Nationalmannschaft von Wales spielte gestern in Cardiff.
The Wales national team played in Cardiff yesterday.
Cultural context
“Wales” is often used in connection with regional identity, language, and sports. The country name therefore frequently appears in texts about the Welsh language, rugby, and traditional music.
EXAMPLE
Viele Menschen in Wales unterstützen ihre Nationalmannschaft beim Rugby.
Many people in Wales support their national team in rugby.
In real life
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