German Conversation · Level 88
58 words
German word
Ortsteil
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɔʁt͡sˌtaɪ̯l/
Meaning
- masculine noundistrict
Example
In vielen Ortsteilen gibt es einen Park.
Many districts have a park.
More examples
In meinem Ortsteil gibt es eine kleine Bäckerei.
There is a small bakery in my district.
Core concept
A familiar neighborhood sign within a larger municipality, bearing a local name.
Common phrases
im Ortsteil wohnen
live in the district
in meinem Ortsteil
in my district
der Name des Ortsteils
the name of the district
Similar words
Stadtteil: A recognized part of a city associated with everyday local life.
Viertel: A compact urban area where housing and shops form a cluster.
Bezirk: A defined administrative area used for political or public administration.
Wohnviertel: A residential area dominated by homes and often known for its quiet character.
Definition in German
Ein Ortsteil bezeichnet einen offiziell oder lokal abgegrenzten Teil einer Gemeinde, der häufig eine eigene Bezeichnung trägt.
Word origin
The compound joins Ort, a place or locality, with Teil, a part, to denote one part of a settlement.
Usage tips
- Stadtteil usually names a part of a city, while Bezirk often denotes an administrative district; usage and boundaries vary by place.
Other meanings
- wardnoun
- neighborhoodnoun
Opposites
- Stadtzentrumcity centernoun
- Innenstadtdowntownnoun
Related words
- Ortsteilkartedistrict mapnoun
- Ortsteilgrenzedistrict boundarynoun