Noun
die Nation
Pronunciation: /na.ˈt͡si̯oːn/
nation (community of people)
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plural Nationen
Meanings
Noun
- nation (community of people)
- nation (a sovereign state)
Example sentence
Wir sind eine Nation der Schafe.
We are a nation of sheep.
Word forms
singular
die Nation
plural
die Nationen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Nation
Accusativedie Nation
Dativeder Nation
Genitiveder Nation
Plural
Nominativedie Nationen
Accusativedie Nationen
Dativeden Nationen
Genitiveder Nationen
Usage
- Menschen verschiedener Nationen — people of different nations
- Nation / Staatsangehörigkeit — a national community / an individual's nationality or citizenship
Sportler aus vielen Nationen nehmen am Turnier teil.
Athletes from many nations are taking part in the tournament.