Metropolis

dieNoun

metropolis (often used in titles or proper names)

Word details

German meaning
Eine große, bedeutende Stadt, oft das Zentrum einer Region oder eines Landes.
English meaning
Metropolis
Synonym
Großstadt, Weltstadt
German example
Berlin ist eine pulsierende Metropolis.
English example
Berlin is a vibrant metropolis.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Metropolis
Plural Form
die Metropolen

Example sentences with “Metropolis”

  1. Der Film 'Metropolis' ist ein Klassiker. (The film 'Metropolis' is a classic.)

Frequently asked questions

How is Metropolis different from Metropole?

'Metropole' is the standard noun for a major city, while 'Metropolis' is often used in titles, art, or as a more dramatic/literary term.