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“suburb” in German

German

AlsoVorstadt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɔɐ̯t/

Example

Viele Familien leben in den Vororten.

Many families live in the suburbs.

Illustration for Vorort (suburb)

How to say “suburb” in German

“Suburb” in German is Vorort.

Rows of homes and local streets spread outward from a busy urban center into a quieter connected district.

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

Example sentences with Vorort

Die Infrastruktur im Vorort ist oft auf Familien ausgelegt.

The infrastructure in the suburb is often designed for families.

Tips for using Vorort

  • The common plural phrase in den Vororten uses the dative plural ending after in when describing where people live.

Other German words for “suburb”

In der Vorstadt gibt es viele kleine Geschäfte.

There are many small shops in the suburbs.

“suburb” in other languages