English–German

“neighborhood” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtatˌtaɪ̯l/

Example

Ich wohne in einem ruhigen Stadtteil.

I live in a quiet neighborhood.

Illustration for Stadtteil (neighborhood)

How to say “neighborhood” in German

“Neighborhood” in German is Stadtteil.

A map pin marks one named slice of a city, with familiar streets, services, and local character.

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

Example sentences with Stadtteil

Im Stadtteil gibt es viele kleine Cafés.

There are many small cafés in the neighborhood.

Tips for using Stadtteil

  • Stadtteil is the broad neutral term; Viertel is common in everyday speech, while Kiez is more informal and regionally marked.

Other German words for “neighborhood”

In der Nachbarschaft gibt es viele kleine Läden.

There are many small shops in the neighborhood.

“neighborhood” in other languages