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motherland in German

motherland in German is Vaterland, Heimatland, Heimat — motherland means one's native country, especially spoken of with strong emotional or patriotic attachment.

motherland in German

Vaterland
noun
The country of one's ancestors.
Vaterland
noun
The country of one's birth.
Heimatland
noun
The country of one's birth.
Heimat
noun
The country of one's birth.
Mutterland
noun
Mother country in contrast to its colonies.

What does "motherland" mean?

  1. noun One's native country, especially spoken of with strong emotional or patriotic attachment.
    "Millions of soldiers died defending their motherland."
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motherland in a sentence

  • Millions of soldiers died defending their motherland.
  • She returned to her motherland after thirty years abroad.

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What is "motherland" in German?

"motherland" in German is Vaterland, Heimatland, Heimat. motherland means: One's native country, especially spoken of with strong emotional or patriotic attachment.

How do you use "motherland" in a sentence?

Example: "Millions of soldiers died defending their motherland." In German, "motherland" is Vaterland, Heimatland, Heimat.

Are there other ways to say "motherland" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "motherland": Vaterland, Heimatland, Heimat, Mutterland.

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