das Ausland
Translation
abroad, foreign countries
Examples
Er arbeitet im Ausland.
He works abroad.
Viele Leute reisen gern ins Ausland.
Many people like to travel abroad.
Grammar Patterns
((in+3)) abroad (location) He works abroad.
((in+4)) abroad (direction) We are travelling abroad in the summer.
((aus+3)) from abroad He comes from abroad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Fremde; Antonyms: das Inland, die Heimat
Etymology
Composed of 'aus' (out) and 'Land' (land, country). Literally means 'out-land'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself going 'out' of your home 'land' to go abroad.