English–German
“downtown” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsɪti/
Example
In der City gibt es viele Cafés.
There are many cafés downtown.
How to say “downtown” in German
“Downtown” in German is City.
The commercial and leisure heart of a larger town, rather than its entire built-up area.
Example sentences with City
Das Festival findet mitten in der City statt.
The festival takes place in the middle of downtown.
Tips for using City
- English city usually corresponds to German Stadt; German City commonly refers specifically to the central commercial area.
Other German words for “downtown”
Ich treffe meine Freunde in der Innenstadt.
I'm meeting my friends downtown.