Why is it die EU?
No ending, compound or meaning rule gives away the article of EU, so learn the two together: die EU.
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Meaning
[1] European Union
[1] Europäische UnionExamples
On May 1, 2004, 10 new members of the EU joined, which now consists of 25 member states.
[1] Am 1. Mai 2004 traten 10 neue Mitglieder der EU bei, die somit nun aus 25 Mitgliedsstaaten besteht.
[1] "Bund, the state and the EU take over the lion's share, but also the monastery chamber, various foundations and donors take part in the cost" "
[1] „Bund, Land und EU übernehmen den Löwenanteil, aber auch Klosterkammer, diverse Stiftungen und Spender beteiligen sich an den Kosten.“
More source examples (2)
These dictionary examples can include historical and less common uses.
[1] "In Germany, the most powerful country in the EU, it would be right if the Greeks left the Euro Club"
[1] „In Deutschland, dem mächtigsten Land in der EU, wäre es manchem recht, wenn die Griechen den Euroklub verließen.“
[1] "That is why the tobacco cultivation is strongly subsidized by the EU"
[1] „Deswegen wird der Tabakanbau von der EU kräftig subventioniert.“
Declension
| 1 | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die EU | — |
| Genitiv | der EU | — |
| Dativ | der EU | — |
| Akkusativ | die EU | — |
Pronunciation
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