Meaning 1neutral · 90%
The continent that includes Germany, France, Italy, and other countries.
Natural examples
Europa hat viele verschiedene Länder und Sprachen.
Europe has many different countries and languages.
Viele Menschen reisen im Sommer durch Europa.
Many people travel through Europe in summer.
Sie kommt nächstes Jahr nach Europa.
She is coming to Europe next year.
Usage note
Europa normally takes no article. Use in Europa for location, nach Europa for destination, and aus Europa for origin.
Useful combinations
in Europa — in Europedurch Europa reisen — to travel through Europenach Europa kommen — to come to Europe
Common mistake
Deutschland liegt in dem Europa.
Deutschland liegt in Europa.
The continent name Europa normally appears without an article.
Wir fliegen in Europa.
Wir fliegen nach Europa.
Use nach Europa when Europe is the destination.
Mini-lesson: Europe without an article
The continent name Europa normally has no article: in Europa, nach Europa, aus Europa.
Check your learning
Choose one answer.Which sentence correctly names Europe as the destination?