English–German

“residential area” in German

German

AlsoWohngebiet

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈziːdlʊŋ/

Example

Sie wohnen in einer Siedlung am Stadtrand.

They live in a residential area on the outskirts of the city.

Illustration for Siedlung (residential area)

How to say “residential area” in German

“Residential area” in German is Siedlung.

A cluster of homes forming one residential place, from a village-like group to an urban estate.

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

Example sentences with Siedlung

In einer Siedlung gibt es oft einen Spielplatz.

There is often a playground in a residential area.

Tips for using Siedlung

  • Siedlung is feminine, so a fixed location is in einer Siedlung, and its plural is Siedlungen.

Other German words for “residential area”

In diesem Wohngebiet gibt es einen großen Park.

There is a large park in this residential area.

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