English–German

“big city” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁoːsˌʃtat/

Example

In der Großstadt ist immer viel los.

There is always a lot going on in the big city.

Illustration for Großstadt (big city)

How to say “big city” in German

“Big city” in German is Großstadt.

A dense urban center where people, services, transport, and activity cluster.

Full entry for Großstadt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Großstadt

In der Großstadt trifft man Menschen aus vielen Ländern.

In the big city, you meet people from many countries.

Tips for using Großstadt

  • Großstadt is feminine, so the definite article is die and the plural is Großstädte.

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