das Asien
Translation
Asia
Examples
Japan liegt in Asien.
Japan is in Asia.
Wir reisen durch Asien.
We are travelling through Asia.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 Asien to be/be located in Asia Japan is in Asia.
nach+3 Asien to travel/fly to Asia He is flying to Asia next month.
aus+3 Asien to come from Asia This product comes from Asia.
durch+4 Asien to travel through Asia We are travelling through Asia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the East, the Orient (partially); Antonyms: Europa (Europe), Amerika (America)
Etymology
The name likely derives from the Akkadian word '(w)aṣû(m)', meaning 'to go out, to rise', referring to the sunrise in the east.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Asia' as the vast continent east of Europe. The German 'Asien' sounds very similar to the English 'Asia'.