German word

Siedlung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈziːdlʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounresidential area

Example

Sie wohnen in einer Siedlung am Stadtrand.

They live in a residential area on the outskirts of the city.

Illustration for Siedlung (residential area)

More examples

In einer Siedlung gibt es oft einen Spielplatz.

There is often a playground in a residential area.

Core concept

A cluster of homes forming one residential place, from a village-like group to an urban estate.

Common phrases

  • in einer Siedlung wohnen

    live in a residential area

Similar words

Wohnsiedlung: A planned residential development of apartments and detached houses.
Wohngebiet: A residential area where people live and carry out daily activities.
Stadtteil: A defined area of a city containing homes, shops, and other facilities.
Vorort: A residential area on the outskirts of a city, with many daily commuters.

Definition in German

ein zusammenhängender Bereich mit Wohnbauten, der als Wohnort dient und sowohl dörflich als auch städtisch ausfallen kann.

Word origin

Siedlung derives from the verb siedeln, meaning to settle, with the noun-forming suffix -ung.

Usage tips

  • Siedlung is feminine, so a fixed location is in einer Siedlung, and its plural is Siedlungen.

Other meanings

  • housing estatenoun
  • settlementnoun

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