English–German

“urban” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʊʁˈbaːn/

Example

In urbanen Gebieten gibt es viele Cafés.

There are many cafés in urban areas.

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How to say “urban” in German

“Urban” in German is urban.

The built-up, connected environment of metropolitan life rather than open countryside.

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

Example sentences with urban

Urbanes Design prägt oft ganze Stadtviertel.

Urban design often shapes entire neighborhoods.

Tips for using urban

  • Urban has a somewhat formal, planning-oriented tone, while städtisch or in der Stadt often sounds more ordinary in everyday German.

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