Länder
/ˈlɛndɐ/
The English phrase "lands" is translated into German as Länder.
Länder is the plural form of "land" or "country".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of Länder is Land. In the dative plural case, which is often used after the preposition aus, the word changes to Ländern.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlɛndɐ/
Did you know?
- In Germany, Länder does not refer to independent nations, but specifically to the sixteen federal states like Bavaria or Saxony.
- The word Land can be used to create the word Landläufig, which describes something that is 'common' or 'widely known' among the general population.
- The word Land is used to describe the countryside or rural areas, whereas Stadt means city. A German might say they are moving to the Land even if they are staying within the same country.
Examples in context
- Die Reisenden kamen aus vielen Ländern.The travelers came from many lands.This sentence is useful for seeing how Länder is used to describe the origins of travelers.Tatoeba #741673 by Esperantostern, translation #325583 by CM
- Proletarier aller Länder, vereinigt euch!Workers of all lands, unite!This sentence demonstrates a call to unity across different Länder.Tatoeba #519954 by Espi, translation #519960 by Snout
- Die Pilger brachten Gaben aus fernen Ländern mit.The pilgrims brought gifts from distant lands.This sentence shows how to describe gifts coming from distant Länder.Tatoeba #1898882 by Esperantostern, translation #1210116 by CM
- Die Länder Europas haben unterschiedliche Kulturen und Sprachen.The lands of Europe have different cultures and languages.
- Die benachbarten Staaten haben einen Friedensvertrag unterzeichnet.The neighboring lands have signed a peace treaty.
- Die Landflächen Asiens erstrecken sich über enorme Entfernungen.The lands of Asia stretch over vast distances.
- Die Landstriche im Süden Deutschlands sind für ihre Weinproduktion bekannt.The lands in the south of Germany are known for their wine production.
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Example conversation
Julian and Sarah are discussing their travel plans.
- JulianWelche Länder willst du besuchen?Which countries do you want to visit?
- SarahIch möchte in viele verschiedene Länder reisen.I want to travel to many different countries.
- JulianDas klingt nach einem tollen Plan, Sarah.That sounds like a great plan, Sarah.
- SarahJa, ich liebe es, neue Länder zu sehen.Yes, I love seeing new countries.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Länder, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
