Spanien
/ˈʃpaːni̯ən/
Spain
Ich möchte gerne nach Spanien reisen.
I would like to travel to Spain.
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A country in southwestern Europe, located on the Iberian Peninsula.
Spanien ist bekannt für seine Strände und Kultur.
Spain is known for its beaches and culture.
Die Hauptstadt von Spanien ist Madrid.
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
Collocations
nach Spanien reisento travel to Spainin Spanien lebento live in Spain
Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that 'Spanien' is always capitalized in German because it is a proper noun referring to a country.
Word Origin
From Middle High German *Spānīe*, from Old High German *Spānī*, from Latin *Hispānia*, of uncertain origin; possibly from a Phoenician word meaning 'land of rabbits' (compare Hebrew *’iṣpānīm* 'rabbits').
Usage Notes
Always capitalized in German as it is a proper noun. The adjective form is 'spanisch' (Spanish).
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