German · Travel & Getting Around
"Country" in German: Land
das Land
Country in German is das Land. Nations use Land too: Welches Land?. The plural is Länder. Aufs Land gehen means going to the countryside.
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How to pronounce Land
Say it
LAHNT
/lant/
LAHNT. Long a, final t. Neuter: das Land.
"Country" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Land | the country / land Nation or countryside. | Nation or countryside. |
| die Länder | the countries Plural. | Plural. |
| aufs Land | to the countryside Rural destination. | Rural destination. |
| Heimatland | home country Emotional/national. | Emotional/national. |
How to use Land in real life
- 1Travel plans
Welches Land möchtest du als Nächstes sehen?
Which country do you want to see next?
Welches Land.
- 2News chat
In diesem Land ändern sich die Regeln oft.
In this country the rules change often.
In diesem Land.
- 3Weekend escape
Am Sonntag fahren wir aufs Land.
On Sunday we're going to the countryside.
Aufs Land.
Mistakes English speakers make with Land
Incorrect: die Land
Correct: das Land
Land is neuter.
Incorrect: viele Lands
Correct: viele Länder
Plural is Länder.
Good to know
Land means both country and countryside, so context decides. Bundesland is a German federal state—different scale. Travel talk loves Welches Land war am schönsten?
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a trip map
ChatPal
Kennst du schon dieses Land?
Do you already know this country?
You
Nur von Fotos. Das Land sieht wild aus.
Only from photos. The country looks wild.
ChatPal
Dann fliegen wir in das Land im Herbst.
Then we'll fly to that country in autumn.
You
Einverstanden. Ein neues Land freut mich.
Agreed. A new country makes me happy.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Country" in German
What is the plural?
Die Länder.
Country vs countryside?
Same noun Land; aufs Land often means countryside.
Gender?
Neuter: das Land.
How do you say in this country?
In diesem Land.
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