Texas
/ˈtɛksas/neuter
Texas is the German name for the American state Texas.
The word is used to refer to the specific state of the United States of America.
Meaning: a state of the United States of America (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Texas is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɛksas/
Did you know?
- German has a long history of 'Texas' connections via the 'Adelsverein', a group of German nobles who funded a massive colonization effort in the 1840s.
- The word Texas in German shares its etymological roots with the Spanish word for 'boundary' or 'frontier', a concept that travels through English into the German usage.
- While the spelling remains identical to English, a German speaker will use a much shorter, more clipped vowel sound in the first syllable than an American would.
Examples in context
- Ich komme aus Texas.I'm from Texas.This sentence is useful for stating your origin.Tatoeba #12613670 by Waldelfe, translation #12129754 by shekitten
- Texas grenzt an Mexiko.Texas borders on Mexico.This sentence is useful for describing geographic borders.Tatoeba #563180 by Manfredo, translation #39573 by CK
- Legt euch nicht mit Texas an!Don't mess with Texas.This sentence is useful for expressing a warning.Tatoeba #14052457 by Waldelfe, translation #12129756 by shekitten
- Ich habe vor, nächstes Jahr nach Texas zu reisen.I plan to travel to Texas next year.
- Wir haben eine großartige Zeit in Texas gehabt!We had a great time in Texas!
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are talking about their vacation plans.
- LukasWillst du dieses Jahr nach Texas fliegen?Do you want to fly to Texas this year?
- JuliaJa, ich möchte Texas unbedingt sehen.Yes, I really want to see Texas.
- LukasIn Texas ist es im Sommer sehr heiß.It is very hot in Texas in the summer.
- JuliaDas macht mir nichts aus, Lukas.I don't mind that, Lukas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “texas” translations and entries Texas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Texas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
