German Conversation · Level 124
44 words
German word
Stadtgebiet
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtatgəˌbiːt/
Meaning
- neuter nouncity limits
Example
Das Stadtgebiet umfasst mehrere Vororte.
The city limits encompass several suburbs.
More examples
Viele Veranstaltungen finden im Stadtgebiet statt.
Many events take place within the city limits.
Core concept
A single city boundary contains streets, neighborhoods, and outlying districts under the same municipal label.
Common phrases
innerhalb des Stadtgebiets
within the city limits
außerhalb des Stadtgebiets
outside the city limits
im gesamten Stadtgebiet
throughout the entire city area
Similar words
Stadtteil: A distinct area of a large city containing homes, shops, and local services.
Innenstadt: A city's central area, marked by concentrated shopping, business, and office activity.
Stadtrand: The area near a city's outer boundary, often containing housing and industry.
Umland: The suburbs and countryside located around a city.
Definition in German
Das von einer Stadt eingenommene Areal oder die administrativ zur Stadt gehörenden Flächen.
Word origin
The compound joins Stadt with Gebiet to name the territory associated with a city.
Usage tips
- Unlike the everyday phrase in der Stadt, Stadtgebiet often suits maps, jurisdiction, and official descriptions of a city's extent.