Mexiko
/ˈmɛksikoː/neuter
The English word Mexico is translated into German as Mexiko. Wiktionary also lists Vereinigte Mexikanische Staaten.
Meaning: country (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mexiko | /ˈmɛksikoː/ | neuter |
| Vereinigte Mexikanische Staaten | masculine, plural |
Mexiko refers to the country. The alternative form Vereinigte Mexikanische Staaten refers to the United Mexican States.
Which one should you use?
Mexiko is a neuter noun. Vereinigte Mexikanische Staaten is a masculine plural form.
How does it change in a sentence?
In most contexts, such as when saying in Mexiko, the name is used without an article.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmɛksikoː/
Did you know?
- The word Mexiko was borrowed into German from the Spanish word México, which in turn came from the Classical Nahuatl word Mēxihco.
- German speakers often use the term Mexiko-Hut to describe a sombrero, treating the country's name as a modifier for the object.
- If you were to use the adjective form of the country, 'mexikanisch', it is not capitalized unless it is part of a proper name or at the start of a sentence.
Examples in context
- Texas grenzt an Mexiko.Texas borders on Mexico.This sentence shows how to express that Texas borders on Mexiko.Tatoeba #563180 by Manfredo, translation #39573 by CK
- Ich bin aus Mexiko-Stadt.I'm from Mexico City.This sentence is useful for saying you are from Mexico City using Mexiko.Tatoeba #10032174 by Melang, translation #10029777 by ddnktr
- Warst du jemals in Mexiko?Have you ever been to Mexico?This sentence demonstrates how to ask if someone has ever been to Mexiko.Tatoeba #1199735 by waeltken, translation #31827 by CK
- Ich möchte nach Mexiko reisen.I want to travel to Mexico.
- Hast du schon von Mexiko gehört?Have you heard about Mexico already?
- Wir haben gestern über Mexiko gesprochen.We talked about Mexico yesterday.
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Example conversation
Sarah and Felix are talking about their holiday plans.
- SarahFliegst du dieses Jahr nach Mexiko?Are you flying to Mexico this year?
- FelixJa, ich liebe Mexiko sehr.Yes, I love Mexico very much.
- SarahDas klingt nach einem tollen Abenteuer für dich.That sounds like a great adventure for you.
- FelixJa, ich freue mich schon riesig!Yes, I am really looking forward to it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mexico” translations and entries Mexiko, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mexiko, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
