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German word
Vorstadt
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtat/
Meaning
- feminine nounsuburb
Example
In der Vorstadt gibt es viele kleine Geschäfte.
There are many small shops in the suburbs.
More examples
Die Vorstadt wirkt ruhig, aber die Zahl der Pendler steigt.
The suburb seems quiet, but the number of commuters is increasing.
Core concept
A built-up neighborhood beside the city center, where local shops and short routes keep daily life urban.
Common phrases
in der Vorstadt
in the suburb
die Vorstadt von Berlin
the suburb of Berlin
am Rand der Vorstadt
at the edge of the suburb
Similar words
Vorort: A mainly residential area beyond the city, with many residents commuting to the center.
Stadtrand: The outer fringe of a city, where homes and open land often stand side by side.
Innenstadt: The central urban area, where shops, services, and government offices are concentrated.
Stadtteil: A defined area within a city, with its own mix of homes, shops, and local services.
Definition in German
Ein an das Zentrum grenzendes Wohnviertel, das städtische Merkmale wie kleine Läden und kurze Wege behält.
Word origin
Vorstadt is formed from vor, meaning "in front of" or "before," and Stadt, meaning "city," and originally referred to a settlement outside a city's walls.
Usage tips
- The feminine noun is die Vorstadt, with the plural die Vorstädte; the umlaut appears only in the plural.
Other meanings
- outskirtsnoun
- outlying districtnoun
Opposites
- Stadtzentrumcity centernoun
- Kernstadtcore citynoun
Related words
- vorstädtischsuburbanadjective
- Vorstadtviertelsuburban districtnoun
- Vorstadtrandsuburban fringenoun