English–German

“town” in German

German

AlsoOrtschaft

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtat/

Example

Die Stadt ist schön.

The town is beautiful.

Illustration for Stadt (town)

How to say “town” in German

“Town” in German is Stadt.

A built-up settlement where homes, shops, and public offices cluster around everyday urban life.

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

Example sentences with Stadt

In der Stadt sind viele Cafés.

There are many cafés in town.

Tips for using Stadt

  • Stadt is feminine, with the plural Städte, and can translate both English town and city depending on size and context.

Other German words for “town”

In unserer Ortschaft gibt es ein kleines Café.

There is a small cafe in our town.

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