Asien
[ˈaːzi̯ən]neuter
The German word for the continent of Asia is Asien.
Asien is a neuter noun used to refer to the continent of Asia.
Meaning: the continent of Asia (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive form, used to express possession or 'of Asia', is Asiens. When using the preposition in to indicate a location within the continent, use the base form Asien (e.g., in Asien) because it is a neuter noun without a definite article.
Did you know?
- While Asien refers to the continent, Germans often use the term Fernost ('Far East') to refer specifically to East Asia, a distinction that carries historical colonial connotations.
- In German, all nouns, including Asien, must always be capitalized, regardless of where they appear in a sentence.
- When referring to 'Central Asia', Germans use Zentralasien, merging the words into a single compound noun, which is a hallmark of German linguistic structure.
Examples in context
- China ist in Asien.China is in Asia.This sentence shows how to state a country's location within Asien.Tatoeba #11987865 by Naina, translation #10797355 by ddnktr
- Japan liegt in Asien.Japan is situated in Asia.Tatoeba #1535886 by Zaghawa, translation #794745 by hrin
- Thailand liegt in Asien.Thailand is in Asia.This sentence is another way to express that a country is located in Asien.Tatoeba #748344 by Vortarulo, translation #748748 by CK
- Ich habe vor, nächstes Jahr nach Asien zu reisen, vor allem nach Ostasien.I plan to travel to Asia next year, especially to Eastern Asia.
- Asien ist bekannt für seine vielfältigen Kulturen und beeindruckende Geschichte.Asia is known for its diverse cultures and impressive history.
- 37 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans.
- JuliaMöchtest du nach Asien reisen?Do you want to travel to Asia?
- MaximilianJa, ich liebe Asien sehr.Yes, I love Asia very much.
- JuliaWelches Land in Asien besuchst du?Which country in Asia are you visiting?
- MaximilianIch möchte zuerst Vietnam sehen.I want to see Vietnam first.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “asia” translations and entries Asien, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
