No. 6,070 in German
country
The German word for "country" is "Land," meaning a nation or region with its own government or territory.
In a sentence
Deutschland ist ein wunderschönes Land in Europa.
Germany is a beautiful country in Europe.
In this sentence, the word 'Land' represents 'country' as a nation or geographic region.
Ich genieße es, aufs Land zu reisen, um die Ruhe zu genießen.
I enjoy traveling to the countryside to experience tranquility.
Here, the word 'Land' refers to 'countryside' or rural areas outside cities.
Die Verfassung eines Landes definiert die Rechte seiner Bürger.
The constitution of a country defines the rights of its citizens.
In this usage, 'Land' specifically denotes a 'country' in terms of its political and administrative framework.
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