Meaning
To reside in a rural area, outside of a city.
Cultural Background
The 'Schrebergarten' culture is a way for city dwellers to experience 'auf dem Land leben' on a small scale without leaving the city. Living 'auf dem Land' in Austria often implies living in the mountains (Alpen), which adds a layer of 'Alm' culture. Rural living is highly prestigious in Switzerland, often associated with wealth and high-quality local produce.
The 'Grass' Rule
If you can imagine grass under your feet, use 'auf'.
Dative vs Accusative
Always check if you are already there (dem) or going there (das).
Meaning
To reside in a rural area, outside of a city.
The 'Grass' Rule
If you can imagine grass under your feet, use 'auf'.
Dative vs Accusative
Always check if you are already there (dem) or going there (das).
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct preposition and article.
Meine Tante wohnt ______ ______ Land.
We use 'auf' for rural areas and 'dem' for the dative location.
Which sentence is correct for moving to the country?
I am moving to the country.
Movement (Wohin?) requires the accusative 'das'.
Match the opposites.
Match the location to its opposite.
The city is the opposite of the country.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wo wohnst du? B: Ich wohne ________, da gibt es viele Kühe.
Cows are typically found in the countryside.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Stadt vs. Land
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMeine Tante wohnt ______ ______ Land.
We use 'auf' for rural areas and 'dem' for the dative location.
I am moving to the country.
Movement (Wohin?) requires the accusative 'das'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
The city is the opposite of the country.
A: Wo wohnst du? B: Ich wohne ________, da gibt es viele Kühe.
Cows are typically found in the countryside.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsOnly if you mean 'inside the nation'. For rural areas, always use 'auf'.
No, it is a neutral and common term. 'In der Pampa' can be slightly offensive.
Related Phrases
ins Grüne fahren
similarTo go into nature/the countryside for a trip.
Stadtflucht begehen
builds onTo flee the city (move to the country).
in der Pampa wohnen
specialized formTo live in the middle of nowhere.
