Translation of German word "Dorf" to English
dasDorf
/dɔʁf/
Meaning
NounA rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.
How to use
The neuter noun Dorf ('village') declines regularly (genitive des Dorfes). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Dörfer.
🇬🇧 English
village
Example
Ich wohne im Dorf.
I live in the village.
Das Dorf ist sehr ruhig.
The village is very quiet.
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Common phrases
- auf dem Dorf wohnen— to live in the village / countryside (dative location)
- kleines Dorf— small village
- Dorfbewohner— villager (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "das Dorf"?▼
The German word "das Dorf" is defined as: "A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town."
What does the German word "das Dorf" mean?▼
The German word "das Dorf" means "village" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Dorf"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Dorf"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich wohne im Dorf." (which translates as "I live in the village.").
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