Is it der, die or das Island?
Island
The article is needed if "Iceland" of a certain quality, at a certain time or period as a subject or object in the sentence, is otherwise, i.e. usually, no article is used.
German declension of Island?
How does the declension of Island work in the nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases? Here you can find all forms in the singular as well as in the plural:
| 1 | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | (das) Island | — |
| Genitive | (des Island) (des Islands) Islands | — |
| Dative | (dem) Island | — |
| Akkusative | (das) Island | — |
What is the meaning of Island in German?
Island is defined as:
[1] Island state in the North Atlantic
[1] Inselstaat im NordatlantikHow to use Island in a sentence?
Example sentences in German using Island with translations in English.
[1] Ich habe im Urlaub auf Island über 1000 Fotos geschossen.
[1] I took over 1000 photos on vacation in Iceland[1] „Sie haben ganz richtig gelesen: In Island gibt es ein Phallusmuseum.“
[1] "You read correctly: In Iceland there is a phallus museum"[1] „Island und Grönland haben eines gemeinsam: Beide waren Kolonien Dänemarks.“
[1] "Iceland and Greenland have one thing in common: both were colonies of Denmark"[1] „Roland hatte mir zugeflüstert, auf den Färöern wohnten jene, die die Wikingerschiffe wegen Seekrankheit verlassen mussten, als sie auf dem Weg nach Island waren.“
[1] "Roland had whispered to me, those who lived on the Faroe Islands who had to leave the Viking ships because of seasickness when they were on their way to Iceland" "[1] „Bald kennen die Steuermänner die Strömungen und Gefahren auf der Fahrt zwischen Nordeuropa und Island besser, ist die Route weniger risikoreich als zuvor.“
[1] "Soon the tax men know the currents and dangers on the way between Northern Europe and Iceland better, the route is less risky than before"
