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Nation

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Meaning of Nation

Deutsch

Volk, das durch gemeinsame Herkunft oder einen Staat verbunden ist

English

a large group of people with a shared history, language or state

nation

Pronunciation

German
[naˈtsjoːn]

Nation with English translation

Nation usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Diese Nation feiert heute ihren Nationalfeiertag.

This nation is celebrating its national holiday today.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die Nation ist stolz auf ihre Geschichte.

The nation is proud of its history.

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What's the difference between Nation, Volk, Land, and Staat

🇩🇪German

“Volk” means a people as a community with shared culture, history, or origin. It emphasizes the people more than the state.

A2very often
🇩🇪German

“Land” means a country or territory. In the context of “Nation,” it can be close, but it usually refers more to the country as a place or state.

A2very often

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🇩🇪German

“Staat” means a state as a political organization with government, laws, and territory. It is not the same as a people group.

A2often

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What does Nation mean?

a large group of people with a shared history, language or state

How do you pronounce Nation?

Nation is pronounced [naˈtsjoːn].

How is Nation used in a sentence?

This nation is celebrating its national holiday today. Translation: Diese Nation feiert heute ihren Nationalfeiertag.

Is Nation part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, Nation can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Nation part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, Nation can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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