Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A country in northeastern Africa with a long history along the Nile.
Natural examples
Im Frühjahr reist meine Schwester nach Ägypten.
My sister travels to Egypt in spring.
Der Nil fließt durch Ägypten.
The Nile flows through Egypt.
Ägypten verbindet alte Stätten mit modernen Städten.
Egypt combines ancient sites with modern cities.
Usage note
Ägypten is a neuter proper name and usually has no article. Use nach for direction.
Mini-lesson: Ägypten
A country in northeastern Africa with a long history along the Nile. Ägypten is a neuter proper name and usually has no article. Use nach for direction.
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