USA
/ˌuː.ɛsˈaː/plural
In German, the United States of America is abbreviated as USA.
USA is the standard abbreviation for the name of the United States of America.
Meaning: abbreviation of the United States of America (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Austria, Amiland is an informal way to refer to the USA.
How does it change in a sentence?
The abbreviation USA is treated as a plural noun in German, so it takes plural articles and verb forms. This means it takes plural articles and plural verb forms, such as die USA in the nominative or accusative case and den USA in the dative case.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˌuː.ɛsˈaː/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use the singular verb with USA, but in German, you must use plural verbs because USA is a plural noun.
Did you know?
- While die USA is the standard term, Germans often use the word die Staaten ('the states') as a shorthand for the country in casual conversation.
- Unlike the English word 'USA', which is typically treated as a singular entity, the German grammatical plurality of die USA reflects that it is a collection of states.
- In formal German diplomatic writing, the full name Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika is preferred over the abbreviation USA.
Examples in context
- Willkommen in den USA!Welcome to the USA.This sentence uses USA to welcome someone to the country.Tatoeba #2471706 by al_ex_an_der, translation #2470696 by Hybrid
- An welche Länder grenzen die USA?Which countries does the USA border?This sentence uses USA to ask about bordering countries.Tatoeba #12975321 by mhr, translation #13430254 by frpzzd
- Wie viele Städte gibt es in den USA?How many cities are there in the USA?This sentence uses USA to ask about the number of cities in the country.Tatoeba #12450451 by Waldelfe, translation #5436728 by alvations
- Die Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika sind ein wichtiger Verbündeter für Deutschland.The United States of America is an important ally for Germany.
- Ich habe eine Reise in die USA gebucht.I have booked a trip to the USA.
- Die Politik der USA beeinflusst die Welt.The politics of the USA influence the world.
- Viele internationale Studierende kommen in die USA, um zu studieren.Many international students come to the USA to study.
- Die USA sind für ihre vielfältige Kultur bekannt.The USA is known for its diverse culture.
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Example conversation
Sarah and Julian are discussing a travel documentary.
- SarahDie Dokumentation zeigt viele Nationalparks in den USA.The documentary shows many national parks in the USA.
- JulianMöchtest du bald auch mal in die USA reisen?Would you like to travel to the USA soon too?
- SarahJa, ich liebe die Natur in den USA.Yes, I love the nature in the USA.
- JulianDas klingt nach einem tollen Plan für dich, Sarah.That sounds like a great plan for you, Sarah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “usa” translations and entries USA, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
