NOUN
dasLand/lant/country; land; state (federal)
Land is a German noun that means country, land, or state (federal). It is pronounced /lant/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.an individual nation with its own government(country)
a.country as a political entity
Deutschland ist ein Land in Europa.—Germany is a country in Europe.
2.area of land, often outside cities; countryside(region; rural area)
a.rural, non-urban area
Viele Menschen leben lieber auf dem Land als in der Stadt.—Many people prefer to live in the countryside than in the city.
3.federal state within Germany or Austria(federal state, in Germany/Austria)
a.federal division within Germany
Bayern ist das größte Land Deutschlands.—Bavaria is the largest federal state in Germany.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Land | — |
| Genitive | des Lands | — |
| Dative | dem Land | — |
| Accusative | das Land | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Land" mean in English?
- "Land" means country, land, or state (federal). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Land"?
- "Land" is pronounced /lant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Land" der, die, or das?
- "Land" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Land"?
- "Land" is a noun in German.
