Duitsland
/ˈdœy̯ts.lɑnt/neuter
Germany in Dutch is Duitsland.
Duitsland is used to refer to the country in Central Europe.
Meaning: country in Central Europe (name)
Which one should you use?
While Duitsland is the standard term, you may encounter De Bondsrepubliek Duitsland for the official name of the state or informal expressions like Onze oosterburen (our eastern neighbors) and De oosterburen (the eastern neighbors) to refer to the country or its people.
How does it change in a sentence?
Duitsland is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈdœy̯ts.lɑnt/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In historical contexts, Dutch speakers used Duitsch to refer to any Germanic-speaking people, not just those from the modern borders of Duitsland.
- The term Duitsland is derived from the Middle Dutch Duutschlant, which shows the ancient linguistic link between the 'land of the people' and its modern form.
- While Duitsland refers to the country, the Dutch word for the German language is also Duits. The adjective for anything German is the same word.
Examples in context
- Ik ben uit Duitsland.I'm from Germany.This sentence is useful for stating where you are from using Duitsland.Tatoeba #3616776 by PaulP, translation #3609863 by Ricardo14
- Ik hou van Duitsland.I like Germany.This sentence is useful for expressing an affection for Duitsland.Tatoeba #6203733 by RobinvanderVliet, translation #6203722 by carlosalberto
- Ik woon in Duitsland.I live in Germany.This sentence is useful for stating where you live using Duitsland.Tatoeba #7803862 by MarijnKp, translation #7803837 by MisterBrown
- Ik ga op vakantie naar Duitsland.I am going on vacation to Germany.
- Duitsland heeft een rijke geschiedenis.Germany has a rich history.
- De Bondsrepubliek Duitsland ligt in Europa.The Federal Republic of Germany is located in Europe.
- 177 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daan and Julia are discussing their travel plans.
- DaanGaan we naar Duitsland?Are we going to Germany?
- JuliaJa, ik wil naar Duitsland gaan.Yes, I want to go to Germany.
- DaanIs Duitsland groot?Is Germany large?
- JuliaJa, het is een groot land.Yes, it is a large country.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “germany” translations and entries Duitsland, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Duitsland, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
