das Emirat
Translation
emirate
Examples
Dubai ist ein bekanntes Emirat.
Dubai is a well-known emirate.
Die VAE bestehen aus sieben Emiraten.
The UAE consists of seven emirates.
Grammar Patterns
das Emirat the emirate Dubai is an emirate.
Similar Words
Sultanate, Kingdom (Königreich)
Etymology
From Arabic 'amīr' (commander, prince) plus the suffix '-at' denoting a territory or state.
Memory Tips
An 'Emir' is the ruler of an 'Emirat'. The connection is very direct.