Iran
/iˈʁaːn/masculine
In German, the English phrase 'Iran' is translated as Iran.
Iran is the name of the country in West Asia and is a masculine noun.
Meaning: country in West Asia (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the name with a preposition such as 'in', it requires a masculine article.
How do you pronounce it?
/iˈʁaːn/
Did you know?
- The word Iran is one of a small group of masculine countries in German, such as Irak and Sudan, which require the article der.
- In formal German historical texts, you might occasionally encounter the older term Persien instead of Iran, as the German language has a long history of using the Persian name in academic circles.
- The term Iran-Politik is a common compound noun in German used to describe the specific diplomatic approach a government takes toward Iran.
Examples in context
- Lebst du in Iran?Do you live in Iran?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's residence in Iran.Tatoeba #13747200 by mhr, translation #13747196 by rul
- Iran ist nicht Irak.Iran is not Iraq.This sentence is useful for clarifying the distinction between Iran and Iraq.Tatoeba #5066773 by al_ex_an_der, translation #5066799 by mailohilohi
- Teheran ist im Iran.Tehran is in Iran.This sentence is useful for stating that Tehran is located in Iran.Tatoeba #8132126 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2974718 by CN
- Der Iran hat eine reiche Kultur und eine faszinierende Geschichte.Iran has a rich culture and a fascinating history.
- Ich habe gehört, dass im Iran das Essen unglaublich lecker ist!I heard that the food is incredibly delicious in Iran!
- 37 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are talking about their travel plans.
- LukasMöchtest du in den Iran reisen?Do you want to travel to Iran?
- HannahJa, der Iran ist sehr schön.Yes, Iran is very beautiful.
- LukasIch habe viel über den Iran gelesen.I have read a lot about Iran.
- HannahDas ist ein spannendes Land.That is an exciting country.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “iran” translations and entries Iran, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
