Zypern
Cyprus (island)
An island in the eastern Mediterranean, south of Turkey.
EXAMPLE
Zypern ist nach Sizilien und Sardinien die drittgrößte Insel im Mittelmeer.
Cyprus is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and Sardinia.
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Meanings
Zypern
Cyprus (country)
A country on the Mediterranean island of the same name, with its capital in Nicosia. The republic is a member of the European Union and in practice controls only the southern part of the politically divided island.
EXAMPLE
Zypern trat am 1. Mai 2004 der Europäischen Union bei.
Cyprus joined the European Union on May 1, 2004.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Zyperns |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Zypern | – |
| accusative | Zypern | – |
| dative | Zypern | – |
| genitive | Zyperns | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Prepositions
As a geographical name, 'Zypern' (Cyprus) is normally used without an article. When talking about travel, people commonly say 'nach Zypern' (to Cyprus); for origin, 'aus Zypern' (from Cyprus); and for a location on the island, 'auf Zypern' (on Cyprus). In political contexts, 'in Zypern' (in Cyprus) is also common.
EXAMPLE
Wir fliegen im Juli nach Zypern.
We're flying to Cyprus in July.
Viele Oliven wachsen auf Zypern.
Many olives grow on Cyprus.
Geographical context
The island meaning is often indicated by words related to geography or tourism, such as 'Mittelmeer' (Mediterranean), 'Küste' (coast), 'Strand' (beach), or 'Insel' (island). Travel descriptions also usually refer to 'Zypern' (Cyprus) as a geographical location.
EXAMPLE
An der Küste von Zypern gibt es viele kleine Buchten.
There are many small bays along the coast of Cyprus.
Political context
The meaning referring to the country is often signaled by political words and institutions, such as 'Regierung' (government), 'EU' (EU), 'Mitgliedstaat' (member state), or 'Hauptstadt' (capital).
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung von Zypern führte Gespräche über die politische Situation der Insel.
The government of Cyprus held talks about the island's political situation.
In real life
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