das Irland
Translation
Ireland
Examples
Dublin ist die Hauptstadt von Irland.
Dublin is the capital of Ireland.
Wir machen Urlaub in Irland.
We are on holiday in Ireland.
Grammar Patterns
in+dat ((place)) in... Er lebt in Irland.
nach+dat ((place)) to... Wir fliegen nach Irland.
aus+dat ((place)) from... Sie kommt aus Irland.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Grüne Insel (The Emerald Isle, a nickname).
Etymology
Derived from Old Irish 'Ériu' (a goddess) and the Germanic word 'Land' (country).
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English 'Ireland'. It's a neuter noun ('das'), but usually used without an article (e.g., 'nach Irland').