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.an independent state or country, especially as a member of the international community(geography; politics)

a.political and geographic unit with its own government

Viele Nationen versammelten sich zur Konferenz.Many nations gathered for the conference.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Nationdie Nationen
Genitiveder Nationder Nationen
Dativeder Nationden Nationen
Accusativedie Nationdie 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.

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