German Conversation · Level 183
30 words
German word
Weiler
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvaɪ̯lɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounhamlet
Example
Die Weiler in der Nähe sind sehr ruhig.
The nearby hamlets are very quiet.
More examples
Im kleinen Weiler gibt es keine öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel.
There is no public transportation in the small hamlet.
Core concept
A few houses cluster in the countryside as a settlement too small to have the feel of a village.
Common phrases
kleiner Weiler
small hamlet
Similar words
Dorf: A small community where residents live and local facilities may be available.
Ort: A general word for a place or locality, especially in addresses or directions.
Siedlung: A built-up residential settlement made up of grouped homes, often planned as housing.
Definition in German
Kleine Ansiedlung im ländlichen Raum, meist ohne eigene Kirche oder Markt und mit wenigen Einwohnern.
Word origin
The German noun Weiler derives through the Old High German form wīlari from Latin villare, meaning a rural estate or farm.
Usage tips
- German w is pronounced like English v in Weiler, while ei has the sound of English eye.