German word

Maifeld

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaɪ̯fɛlt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounMaifeld

Example

Wir fahren morgen ins Maifeld.

Tomorrow we're driving to the Maifeld.

Illustration for Maifeld (Maifeld)

More examples

Auf dem Maifeld findet ein Konzert statt.

A concert is taking place at the Maifeld.

Core concept

An expansive farming landscape where separate plots form one named open plain.

Common phrases

  • ins Maifeld fahren

    go to the Maifeld

  • das Maifeld besuchen

    visit the Maifeld

Similar words

Gegend: A nearby area or community where people live and go about daily life.
Region: A broad geographical area with shared features or characteristics.
Stadt: A central town with many residents and buildings.
Dorf: A small settlement with relatively few residents.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für ein Flurstück oder eine Ebene, die als Ortsname für landwirtschaftlich genutzte Felder dient.

Word origin

The compound Maifeld joins Mai, from Latin Maius, with the inherited Germanic noun Feld, cognate with English field.

Usage tips

  • The preposition in takes the accusative for movement and the dative for location: ins Maifeld means into the Maifeld, while im Maifeld means in the Maifeld.

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