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“city limits” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtatgəˌbiːt/

Example

Das Stadtgebiet umfasst mehrere Vororte.

The city limits encompass several suburbs.

Illustration for Stadtgebiet (city limits)

How to say “city limits” in German

“City limits” in German is Stadtgebiet.

A single city boundary contains streets, neighborhoods, and outlying districts under the same municipal label.

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

Example sentences with Stadtgebiet

Viele Veranstaltungen finden im Stadtgebiet statt.

Many events take place within the city limits.

Tips for using Stadtgebiet

  • Unlike the everyday phrase in der Stadt, Stadtgebiet often suits maps, jurisdiction, and official descriptions of a city's extent.

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