Ortschaft
dieNounvillage; locality
English translations
- 01
village
- 02
locality
- 03
town
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Ortschaft ist ein kleinerer Ort, wie ein Dorf oder eine Gemeinde.
- English meaning
- village, town, settlement
- Synonym
- Dorf, Gemeinde
- German example
- Sie leben in einer kleinen Ortschaft auf dem Land.
- English example
- They live in a small village in the countryside.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Ortschaft
- Plural Form
- die Ortschaften
Related words
- Stadt
City
- Siedlung
Settlement
- Kleinstadt
A small town is a town with a small population and often a rural character.
- Landstrasse
A country road is a road outside of towns, usually with two lanes.
- Gemeinde
Municipality
- Ortstafel
A place-name sign is a sign that shows the name of a town or village at the entrance to the place.
- Ortsschild
Town sign
- Ortseingangstafel
Town sign
- Ortsausgangstafel
Town exit sign
Example sentences with “Ortschaft”
Die Ortschaft liegt idyllisch am Fluss. (The village lies idyllically by the river.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Ortschaft' feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die Ortschaft).