English–German
“surrounding area” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʊmˌlant/
Example
Im Umland gibt es viele schöne Dörfer.
There are many beautiful villages in the surrounding area.
How to say “surrounding area” in German
“Surrounding area” in German is Umland.
A belt of land around a city, with villages, fields, and suburban settlements beyond the urban core.
Example sentences with Umland
Viele Freizeitangebote liegen im Umland der Großstadt.
Many leisure activities are located in the area surrounding the large city.
Tips for using Umland
- Umland is neuter, so the common phrases are im Umland with dative and ins Umland with accusative.