German word

Stadtbild

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtatˌbɪlt/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncityscape

Example

Das Stadtbild hat sich in den letzten Jahren stark verändert.

The cityscape has changed dramatically in recent years.

Illustration for Stadtbild (cityscape)

More examples

Viele Touristen schätzen das historische Stadtbild der Altstadt.

Many tourists appreciate the historic cityscape of the old town.

Core concept

A city's buildings, streets, and public spaces forming one recognizable visual character.

Common phrases

  • ein historisches Stadtbild

    a historic cityscape

  • das Stadtbild prägen

    shape the cityscape

  • vom Stadtbild geprägt

    shaped by the cityscape

Similar words

Altstadt: The historic part of a city, with old buildings that create a traditional atmosphere.
Stadtteil: A distinct part of a city marked by administrative boundaries or a shared local identity.
Stadtansicht: A view of a city from a specific location or angle.
Stadtzentrum: The central part of a city where administrative and commercial activities are concentrated.

Definition in German

Das Gesamtbild einer Stadt, das durch Architektur, Straßenführung und öffentliche Räume geprägt wird.

Word origin

Stadtbild is a compound of Stadt, meaning city, and Bild, meaning image or appearance, with Bild extended to a city's visible character.

Usage tips

  • Stadtbild is neuter, with the plural Stadtbilder; it often denotes a city's overall visual character rather than a single picture.

Other meanings

  • townscapenoun

Opposites

  • Naturlandschaftnatural landscapenoun

Related words

  • Stadtbildpflegecityscape preservationnoun
  • stadtbildprägendcityscape-shapingadjective

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