German word

Hafenstadt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaːfn̩ˌʃtat/

Meaning

  • feminine nounport city

Example

Ich wohne in einer Hafenstadt.

I live in a port city.

Illustration for Hafenstadt (port city)

More examples

Die Hafenstadt zieht viele Touristen an.

The port city attracts many tourists.

Core concept

A whole city grows outward from its docks, with trade and everyday life linked to the water.

Common phrases

  • in einer Hafenstadt leben

    live in a port city

  • die Hafenstadt besuchen

    visit the port city

  • die Hafenstadt an der Küste

    the port city on the coast

Similar words

Hafen: A facility where ships arrive and depart and cargo is loaded or unloaded.
Stadt mit Hafen: A town or city whose port supports regular ship traffic and cargo handling as part of its functions.

Definition in German

Eine Stadt mit einem Hafen, die durch den Hafenbetrieb und die Schifffahrt geprägt ist.

Word origin

The compound Hafenstadt joins Hafen, meaning 'harbor', with Stadt, meaning 'city', to name a city shaped by its port.

Usage tips

  • The noun refers to the city as a whole, while Hafen alone refers to the harbor or port area within it.

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