die Nationen
Translation
nations, countries
Examples
Viele Nationen nahmen an der Konferenz teil.
Many nations took part in the conference.
Die Vereinten Nationen wurden 1945 gegründet.
The United Nations was founded in 1945.
Grammar Patterns
(Nominative Plural) as subject The nations must work together.
(Genitive Plural) as possessive The culture of the nations is diverse.
(Dative Plural) as indirect object He helps the poor nations.
(Accusative Plural) as direct object He visited many different nations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Länder (countries), Völker (peoples), Staaten (states)
Etymology
From Latin 'natio' (birth, people, tribe).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'international' - 'inter' (between) + 'nation'.