German word

England

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛŋlant/

Meaning

  • neuter nounEngland

Example

Englands Hauptstadt ist London.

England's capital is London.

Illustration for England (England)

More examples

In England fährt man links.

In England, people drive on the left.

Core concept

The largest southern part of Great Britain, distinct from the neighboring countries of Scotland and Wales but within the United Kingdom.

Common phrases

  • nach England fliegen

    fly to England

Similar words

Großbritannien: The island containing England, Scotland, and Wales.
Vereinigtes Königreich: The sovereign state comprising Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Definition in German

England ist ein Landesteil des Vereinigten Königreichs und liegt im Süden der Insel Großbritannien.

Word origin

England is the modern descendant of Old English Englaland, a compound of Engle 'Angles' and land 'land' or 'territory'.

Usage tips

  • England is not interchangeable with Great Britain or the United Kingdom: Great Britain is the island, while the United Kingdom also includes Northern Ireland.

Related words

  • EngländerinEnglishwomannoun
  • englischEnglishadjective

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