How to Say "Eu" in German - How To Say Guide

[eːˈʔuː]feminine

The German phrase for European Union is EU.

EU is used as an abbreviation for the European Union.

Meaning: European Union (name)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Austria, the formal term Europäische Union may be shortened to EU in both formal and informal settings.

EU is a feminine noun. It takes the feminine definite article die (e.g., die EU) and its genitive form 'of the EU' is der EU.

When pronouncing the abbreviation EU in German, the letters are pronounced as 'ay-oo' rather than the English 'ee-you'.
Because EU is treated as a noun, it can be combined with other nouns to create long words like EU-Mitgliedstaat for 'EU member state'.
Because EU is a feminine noun, a German speaker might refer to the organization as sie (she) in a sentence, whereas an English speaker would use 'it'.

Die EU wird ohne euch nicht mehr die gleiche sein.
The EU will not be the same without you.
This sentence uses EU to discuss the impact of people on the organization.
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Am Freitag ist Großbritanniens letzter Tag als EU-Mitglied.
Britain’s last day as an EU member is Friday.
This sentence uses EU to describe a country's membership status.
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Über den Einrichtungen der EU wird die britische Flagge eingeholt.
The British flag will be lowered at EU institutions.
This sentence uses EU to refer to institutions.
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Die Europäische Union hat eine wichtige Rolle in der heutigen globalen Wirtschaft.
The European Union plays an important role in today's global economy.
Die EU-Länder haben eine enge wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit.
The EU countries have a close economic cooperation.
Die EU hat neue Brexit-Verhandlungen angekündigt.
The EU has announced new Brexit negotiations.
Die Schweiz pflegt eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit der EU.
Switzerland maintains close cooperation with the EU.
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Felix and Laura are discussing current politics.

Felix

Glaubst du, dass die EU stabil bleibt?
Do you think the EU will remain stable?
Laura

Ich hoffe es, Laura glaubt das auch.
I hope so, Laura believes that too.
Felix

Die EU muss jetzt schnell handeln.
The EU must act quickly now.
Laura

Das stimmt, es gibt viele Probleme.
That's true, there are many problems.

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