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A German federal state in the east of the country; its capital is Dresden.
Natural examples
Dresden ist die Landeshauptstadt von Sachsen.
Dresden is the capital of Saxony.
Im Urlaub besuchten sie mehrere Städte in Sachsen.
They visited several cities in Saxony on vacation.
Sachsen grenzt an Polen und Tschechien.
Saxony borders Poland and the Czech Republic.
Usage note
The proper name Sachsen is usually used without an article. Distinguish the modern state from the historic region or the Saxon people.
Mini-lesson: Sachsen
A German federal state in the east of the country; its capital is Dresden. The proper name Sachsen is usually used without an article. Distinguish the modern state from the historic region or the Saxon people.
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