Wales
/veːls/neuter
The English phrase "wales" is translated into German as Wales.
Wales is used to refer to the constituent nation of the United Kingdom.
Meaning: a constituent nation of the United Kingdom (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Wales is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/veːls/
Did you know?
- In a German historical context, the word Waliser is used for a person from Wales, but it is important to note that the older German term Walliser refers to people from the Valais region in Switzerland.
- Even though Wales is an English way of naming the country, German has adopted this specific spelling and pronunciation rather than using a Germanized version of the Welsh name, 'Cymru'.
- The pronunciation of Wales in German involves a long vowel sound /veːls/ which differs slightly from the English /weɪlz/ sounds.
Examples in context
- Er kommt aus Wales.He comes from Wales.This sentence is useful for stating where someone comes from.Tatoeba #1495701 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1422576 by CN
- Tom wollte Wales sehen.Tom wanted to see Wales.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to visit the country.Tatoeba #10024884 by Melang, translation #10024533 by shekitten
- Ich bin in Wales geboren und aufgewachsen.I was born and brought up in Wales.This sentence is useful for describing where someone was born and raised.Tatoeba #12151894 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #12119250 by sundown
- Das Unternehmen hat Niederlassungen in England, Schottland und Wales.The company has branches in England, Scotland, and Wales.
- Als Professor für internationale Beziehungen habe ich mich auf Großbritannien, insbesondere Wales, spezialisiert.As a professor of international relations, I specialize in the United Kingdom, particularly Wales.
- Mein Cousin kommt aus Wales und spricht fließend Walisisch.My cousin is from Wales and speaks Welsh fluently.
- Sommerferien in Wales sind atemberaubend mit ihren grünen Hügeln und malerischen Küsten.Summer vacations in Wales are breathtaking with their green hills and picturesque coasts.
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Example conversation
Julian and Sarah are looking at a map of Europe.
- JulianIst Wales ein Teil von England?Is Wales a part of England?
- SarahNein, Wales gehört zum Vereinigten Königreich.No, Wales belongs to the United Kingdom.
- JulianIch wollte schon immer mal nach Wales reisen.I have always wanted to travel to Wales.
- SarahDas ist eine tolle Idee, Julian.That is a great idea, Julian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wales” translations and entries Wales, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
