English–German
“municipality” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔˈmuːnə/
Example
Die Kommune sorgt für die lokale Infrastruktur.
The municipality provides local infrastructure.
How to say “municipality” in German
“Municipality” in German is Kommune.
A local public authority that organizes shared services and decisions for a defined community.
Example sentences with Kommune
Viele junge Leute engagieren sich in ihrer Kommune.
Many young people get involved in their municipality.
Tips for using Kommune
- Kommune is feminine, with the plural Kommunen, and has a more administrative or political register than everyday Stadt or Gemeinde.
Other German words for “municipality”
In unserer Gemeinde gibt es einen schönen Park.
There is a beautiful park in our municipality.
Die Ortsgemeinde hat viele Aufgaben im Alltag.
The municipality has many responsibilities in everyday life.
Viele Stadtgemeinden haben ein eigenes Rathaus.
Many municipalities have their own town hall.