English–German

“main town” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌɔʁt/

Example

Der Hauptort der Region ist klein.

The region's main town is small.

Illustration for Hauptort (main town)

How to say “main town” in German

“Main town” in German is Hauptort.

The service hub of a municipality or region, serving nearby places without necessarily being a major city.

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

Example sentences with Hauptort

Seit der Reform verlor der Hauptort des Verwaltungsbezirks einige Behörden.

Since the reform, the main town of the administrative district has lost some government offices.

Tips for using Hauptort

  • Hauptort is not the usual German term for a national capital; Hauptstadt is used for that meaning.

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