Translation of German word "Stadt" to English
dieStadt
/ʃtat/
Meaning
NounA large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.
How to use
The feminine noun Stadt ('city / town') declines regularly. In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Städte (die Städte).
🇬🇧 English
city
Example
Ich wohne in einer großen Stadt.
I live in a big city.
Die Stadt ist sehr lebendig.
The city is very lively.
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Common phrases
- in der Stadt— in town / in the city (dative location)
- in die Stadt gehen— to go into the town / city (accusative direction)
- Hauptstadt— capital city (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Stadt"?▼
The German word "die Stadt" is defined as: "A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place."
What does the German word "die Stadt" mean?▼
The German word "die Stadt" means "city" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Stadt"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Stadt"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Stadt hat viele Straßen und Häuser." (which translates as "I live in a big city.").
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