Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A country in western Asia officially called the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Natural examples
Der Iran liegt zwischen dem Kaspischen Meer und dem Persischen Golf.
Iran lies between the Caspian Sea and Persian Gulf.
Meine Kollegin reist nächste Woche in den Iran.
My colleague is traveling to Iran next week.
Ein Bericht schildert das Leben im Iran aus mehreren Blickwinkeln.
A report describes life in Iran from several perspectives.
Usage note
German commonly uses Iran with an article: der Iran, im Iran. The form without an article also occurs.
Mini-lesson: Iran
A country in western Asia officially called the Islamic Republic of Iran. German commonly uses Iran with an article: der Iran, im Iran. The form without an article also occurs.
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