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“hanseatic city” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhanzəˌʃtat/

Example

Viele Hansestädte liegen an der Ostsee.

Many Hanseatic cities lie along the Baltic Sea.

Illustration for Hansestadt (hanseatic city)

How to say “hanseatic city” in German

“Hanseatic city” in German is Hansestadt.

A city carrying the historical badge of belonging to the Hanse, a powerful merchant league.

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

Example sentences with Hansestadt

Die Hansestadt Lübeck ist bekannt für ihren gut erhaltenen mittelalterlichen Stadtkern.

The Hanseatic city of Lübeck is known for its well-preserved medieval city center.

Tips for using Hansestadt

  • Hansestadt is feminine, and its plural is Hansestädte with an umlaut.

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