Zypern
/ˈtsyːpɐn/neuter
The German word for the island or country Cyprus is Zypern.
Zypern is used to refer to the island or the country of Cyprus.
Meaning: island or country (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Zypern is a neuter noun. To express the genitive case, such as saying "of Cyprus", use the form Zyperns. When you want to say that something is located in or on Cyprus, use the preposition auf with the phrase auf Zypern.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtsyːpɐn/
Did you know?
- The word Zypern shares a root with the English word 'copper', as the island was the primary source of the metal in antiquity and its name became synonymous with it.
- In German literature, references to Zypern often evoke the myth of Aphrodite, as the island is traditionally viewed as her birthplace in the German-speaking cultural consciousness.
- The German word Zypern is derived from the Latin 'Cyprus', which originates from the Ancient Greek Κύπρος.
Examples in context
- Zypern ist eine Insel.Cyprus is an island.This sentence is useful for stating that Zypern is an island.Tatoeba #6000133 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6000123 by Hybrid
- Wir wollen nicht nach Zypern.We don't want to go to Cyprus.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire not to go to Zypern.Tatoeba #12962973 by Vortarulo, translation #10678428 by CN
- Nikosia ist die Hauptstadt Zyperns.Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus.This sentence is useful for identifying the capital of Zyperns.Tatoeba #8102007 by Luiaard, translation #7907672 by MarijnKp
- Deutschland hat gute Beziehungen zu Zypern.Germany has good relations with Cyprus.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are planning their summer holiday.
- LukasFliegen wir im Sommer nach Zypern?Are we flying to Cyprus in the summer?
- JuliaJa, ich liebe Zypern.Yes, I love Cyprus.
- LukasDas wird bestimmt schön.That will surely be beautiful.
- JuliaIch freue mich sehr darauf.I am really looking forward to it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cyprus” translations and entries Zypern, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Zypern, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
