German Conversation · Level 13
89 words
German word
Stadt
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃtat/
Meaning
- feminine nountown
Example
Die Stadt ist schön.
The town is beautiful.
More examples
In der Stadt sind viele Cafés.
There are many cafés in town.
Core concept
A built-up settlement where homes, shops, and public offices cluster around everyday urban life.
Common phrases
in der Stadt
in town
in die Stadt fahren
go into town
das Zentrum der Stadt
the center of town
Similar words
Vorort: A residential area on the outskirts of a larger city.
Stadtteil: A defined area within a city, often centered on homes or businesses.
Kleinstadt: A small, quiet town with fewer residents and shops.
Dorf: A small settlement with few shops or public services, often near nature.
Definition in German
Ort mit städtischer Infrastruktur wie Geschäften, Ämtern und verdichteter Wohnbebauung.
Word origin
Stadt comes from Old High German stat, meaning a place or settlement, and has kept this settlement sense while developing its modern urban meaning.
Usage tips
- Stadt is feminine, with the plural Städte, and can translate both English town and city depending on size and context.