Land

Meaning and Usage

"Land" means "country" or "land" in German. It is used to refer to a nation or a specific geographical land area.

Linguistic Analysis

"Land" is a neuter noun in German and doesn't contain any prefixes or suffixes. Its origin is from Old High German as "land."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Land" is similar to the English word "land" both in meaning and pronunciation. However, in German, it also refers to "country."

Example Sentences

• Deutschland ist ein schönes Land. (Germany is a beautiful country.)
• Das Schiff nähert sich dem Land. (The ship is approaching the land.)

Memory Tips

Associate "Land" with the English word "land" to remember its meaning.

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Gender: neuter Plural: Länder