English–German
“small town” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈklaɪ̯nˌʃtat/
Example
In der Kleinstadt kennt jeder jeden.
Everyone in the small town knows everyone else.
How to say “small town” in German
“Small town” in German is Kleinstadt.
A compact town with urban services close at hand, but without the scale and variety of a major city.
Example sentences with Kleinstadt
Viele Veranstaltungen in der Kleinstadt sind nur regional bekannt.
Many events in the small town are known only in the region.
Tips for using Kleinstadt
- Kleinstadt is feminine, so the phrase 'in der Kleinstadt' uses the dative feminine article der, while its plural is Kleinstädte.
Other German words for “small town”
Das Städtchen liegt am Fluss.
The small town lies by the river.