English–German

“outskirts” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtatˌʁant/

Example

Wir wohnen am Stadtrand.

We live on the outskirts of the city.

Illustration for Stadtrand (outskirts)

How to say “outskirts” in German

“Outskirts” in German is Stadtrand.

Houses thin out into gardens and open land at the city's outer edge.

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

Example sentences with Stadtrand

Am Stadtrand ist es abends oft ruhig.

It is often quiet on the outskirts in the evening.

Tips for using Stadtrand

  • Stadtrand is masculine, and the usual location phrase is am Stadtrand, the contraction of an dem Stadtrand.

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