des Landes
Translation
of the country, of the state
Examples
Die Hauptstadt des Landes ist Berlin.
The capital of the country is Berlin.
Das ist ein Brauch des Landes.
That is a custom of the country.
Grammar Patterns
((genitive noun)) of the country/state The laws of the country are strict.
Similar Words
des Staates (of the state), der Nation (of the nation), des Gebiets (of the area)
Etymology
From Old High German 'lant', cognate with English 'land'. This is the genitive form.
Memory Tips
Directly related to the English word 'land'. Remember 'Landes' means 'of the land' or 'of the country'.