No. 3,625 in German
nations
"Nations" is not a German word; it is the English plural for "nation." The German equivalent is "Nationen," meaning "countries or politically organized groups of people."
In a sentence
Die Nationen der Welt versammelten sich, um Frieden zu fördern.
The nations of the world gathered to promote peace.
Here, 'Nationen' is used to refer collectively to the countries or states of the world.
Historisch haben sich viele Nationen durch Allianzen verbunden.
Historically, many nations have been connected through alliances.
In this sentence, 'Nationen' denotes distinct political entities with cultural and governmental distinctions.
Die Mannschaften repräsentieren ihre Nationen bei internationalen Wettkämpfen.
The teams represent their nations in international competitions.
Here, 'Nationen' suggests national identity and pride as affiliated with cultural representation through sports teams.
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