English–German
“town centre” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɔɐ̯tsˌkɛɐ̯n/
Example
Im Ortskern gibt es viele Cafés.
There are many cafés in the town centre.
How to say “town centre” in German
“Town centre” in German is Ortskern.
The active central patch of a town or village, gathered around its everyday services and public spaces.
Example sentences with Ortskern
Viele Veranstaltungen finden diesen Sommer im Ortskern statt.
Many events are taking place in the town centre this summer.
Tips for using Ortskern
- Unlike Innenstadt, Ortskern also naturally describes the center of a village, not only an urban town center.