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nation in German

nation in German is Nation, Volk, Staat — nation means a large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied to a specific country.

nation in German

Nation
noun
(collective) A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed based on a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.
Volk
noun
(collective) A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed based on a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.
Staat
noun
(international, _, legal, metonymically) A sovereign state; (loosely, metonymically, proscribed) a country.
Nation
noun
(international, _, legal, metonymically) A sovereign state; (loosely, metonymically, proscribed) a country.
Nation
noun
(chiefly, historical) An association of students based on the birthplace or ethnicity of its members.

What does "nation" mean?

  1. noun A large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied to a specific country.
    "The Welsh nation is proud of its language, its music and its traditions."
  2. noun A country, especially as a political and territorial unit.
    "Every nation in the tournament sent its best players to compete."
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nation in a sentence

  • The Welsh nation is proud of its language, its music and its traditions.
  • The nation came together to mourn the loss of the beloved leader.
  • Every nation in the tournament sent its best players to compete.
  • The island nation relies on fishing and tourism to support its people.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nation" in German?
"nation" in German is Nation, Volk, Staat. nation means: A large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied to a specific country.
How do you use "nation" in a sentence?
Example: "The Welsh nation is proud of its language, its music and its traditions." In German, "nation" is Nation, Volk, Staat.
Are there other ways to say "nation" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "nation": Nation, Volk, Staat.
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