German Conversation · Level 73
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German word
Provinz
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁoˈvɪnts/
Meaning
- feminine nounprovince
Example
In der Provinz kennt man oft alle Nachbarn.
In the provinces, people often know all their neighbors.
More examples
Auf lokalen Märkten in der Provinz findet man oft frische Produkte.
At local markets in the province, one often finds fresh produce.
Core concept
A quiet outer region marked by scattered settlements, open land, and close local connections.
Common phrases
in der Provinz arbeiten
work in the province
in der Provinz Urlaub machen
take a vacation in the province
Similar words
Land: An extensive stretch of countryside with villages, fields, and few urban centers.
Dorf: A small cluster of homes and fields with a limited population.
Stadt: A sizable urban center with many residents and concentrated business and administration.
Region: A large geographic or cultural area forming a distinct regional unit.
Definition in German
Ein meist dünn besiedeltes Gebiet außerhalb großer Städte, oft mit kleinen Orten, Feldern und engen nachbarschaftlichen Verbindungen.
Word origin
Provinz is a borrowing based on Latin provincia, meaning an assigned territory or sphere of authority, with its modern German form shaped through French and medieval usage.
Usage tips
- Provinz is feminine, with the plural Provinzen; the example uses dative feminine after in: in der Provinz.
Other meanings
- regionnoun
- countrysidenoun
Opposites
- Stadtcitynoun
Related words
- provinziellprovincialadjective
- Provinzgebietprovincial areanoun