Lande

Meaning and Usage

"Lande" is the plural form of "Land," which means "country" or "land" in German.

Linguistic Analysis

"Land" is a neuter noun, and its plural form takes an "-e" at the end, following the standard pluralization rule for neuter nouns in German.

Comparisons between German and English

The German "Land" is similar in meaning to the English word "land" but can also be used to refer to a country.

Example Sentences

• Deutschland und Frankreich sind europäische Länder. (Germany and France are European countries.)

Memory Tips

Think of the "-e" at the end of "Lande" to recall its plural form. Associate "Land" with "country" or "land" in English.

Additional Vocabulary

• das Land (singular) - the country, the land
• die Länder - the countries, the lands

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

• Gender: neuter
• Plural: die Länder