auf's Land

to the countryside

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phrase Rare #41,725

to the countryside The standard spelling is usually "aufs Land," a contraction of "auf das Land." The form "auf's Land" is also used, especially in informal writing. It describes going to or living in a rural area, in contrast to the city.

GE: Wir fahren auf's Land.

EN: We're going to the countryside.

Er will zurück auf's Land!

He wants to move back to the country!

— Glücklich wie Lazzaro (2018)

Ja, auf's Land.

Yes, to the country.

— Die Reue (1987)

Auf's Land?

To the countryside?

— Die Reue (1987)

Wir fahren auf's Land.

We're going to the countryside.

— Pans Labyrinth (2006)

Auf's Land.

To the countryside.

— Die Reue (1987)