How to Say “Argentina” in German

Argentinien
/aʁɡɛnˈtiːni̯ən/neuter
The English phrase Argentina is translated into German as Argentinien.
Argentinien is the name of the Argentine Republic.
Meaning: Argentine Republic (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

The adjective form of Argentinien is argentinisch.

How do you pronounce it?

/aʁɡɛnˈtiːni̯ən/

Did you know?

  • The German name Argentinien follows a pattern where many countries ending in 'a' in English are given an -ien suffix, such as Brasilien for Brazil and Italien for Italy.
  • If a German speaker refers to an 'Argentine' person, they use the word Argentinier for a man and Argentinierin for a woman, adding a suffix to the root of Argentinien.
  • In German, the suffix '-ien' in Argentinien is a common way to end the names of many other countries, such as 'Spanien' or 'Italien'.

Examples in context

  • Der neue Papst kommt aus Argentinien.
    The new pope comes from Argentina.
    Tatoeba #2304864 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2304069 by Hybrid
  • In Argentinien gibt es viele Brasilianer.
    There are many Brazilians in Argentina.
    Tatoeba #2372553 by Espi, translation #9268825 by Nylez
  • Argentinien ist ein großer Rohstoffexporteur.
    Argentina is a major exporter of raw materials.
    Tatoeba #1707322 by Zaghawa, translation #12907263 by araneo
  • In einem wirtschaftlichen Bericht habe ich über Argentinien gelesen.
    I read about Argentina in an economic report.
  • Mein Freund plant eine Reise nach Argentinien.
    My friend is planning a trip to Argentina.
  • 17 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Two friends are talking about their upcoming vacation plans.

  1. Maximilian

    Willst du nach Argentinien fliegen?
    Do you want to fly to Argentina?
  2. Hannah

    Ja, ich liebe Argentinien sehr.
    Yes, I love Argentina very much.
  3. Maximilian

    Soll ich dir Reiseführer für Argentinien mitbringen?
    Should I bring you guidebooks for Argentina?
  4. Hannah

    Das wäre wirklich lieb von dir, Maximilian.
    That would be really kind of you, Maximilian.

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