German Conversation · Level 77
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German word
ländlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlɛntlɪç/
Meaning
- adjectiverural
Example
Wir wohnen in einer ländlichen Gegend.
We live in a rural area.
More examples
Das ländliche Leben ist oft ruhiger als in der Stadt.
Rural life is often quieter than life in the city.
Core concept
A low-density landscape with villages, gardens, and open space stands apart from the built-up scale of a city.
Common phrases
ländlich geprägt
rural in character
das ländliche Leben
rural life
im ländlichen Umfeld
in a rural setting
Similar words
dörflich: Village-like, with a quiet, close-knit, and welcoming way of life.
städtisch: Urban, with busy streets, abundant shops, and well-developed public facilities.
vorstädtisch: Suburban, with residential areas near a city and convenient commuting and services.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet Landschaften, Orte oder Lebensweisen, die typisch für das Land sind.
Word origin
Ländlich developed from the noun Land by adding -lich, a German adjective-forming suffix meaning connected with or characteristic of.
Usage tips
- Ländlich is broader than landwirtschaftlich, which specifically refers to agriculture or farming rather than rural character in general.