NOUN
Nation/naˈt͡si̯oːn/nation; country; people
Nation is a German noun that means nation, country, or people. It is pronounced /naˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Nationen".
Definitions
1.politically organized community occupying a territory; country(state/politics)
a.independent state with citizens and governance
Deutschland ist eine demokratische Nation.—Germany is a democratic nation.
b.collective term for the people of a country
Die ganze Nation feiert den Feiertag.—The entire nation celebrates the holiday.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Nation | die Nationen |
| Genitive | der Nation | der Nationen |
| Dative | der Nation | den Nationen |
| Accusative | die Nation | die Nationen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Nation" mean in English?
- "Nation" means nation, country, or people. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Nation"?
- "Nation" is pronounced /naˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Nation" der, die, or das?
- "Nation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Nation"?
- The plural of "Nation" is "Nationen".
- What part of speech is "Nation"?
- "Nation" is a noun in German.
