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Nation

/naˈtsi̯oːn/· noun· Pl. die Nationen

nation

Die Nation — a people and its state; die Vereinten Nationen = the United Nations.

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Singular
die Nation
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die Nationen
Genitiv
der Nation

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Nation
nation

Viele Nationen nehmen an den Olympischen Spielen teil.

Many nations take part in the Olympic Games.

Word family

Nationnationalnationaldie Nationalitätnationalityinternationalinternational

Common combinations

  • die Vereinten Nationenthe United Nations
  • eine junge Nationa young nation
  • die ganze Nationthe whole nation

Real examples

  • Die ganze Nation schaute das Finale.The whole nation watched the final.
  • Die Vereinten Nationen sitzen in New York.The United Nations is based in New York.
  • In der Klasse sind Schüler aus zwölf Nationen.There are pupils from twelve nations in the class.

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