Umland
dasNounsurrounding area; outskirts; hinterland
English translations
- 01
rural area
- 02
countryside
Word details
- German meaning
- Das Gebiet, das eine Stadt umgibt.
- English meaning
- surroundings
- Synonym
- Vorort, Umgebung
- German example
- Viele Menschen ziehen ins Umland, um der Stadt zu entfliehen.
- English example
- Many people move to the surroundings to escape the city.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Umland
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Zwischenstadt
Suburban sprawl
- suburbikarisch
suburbicarian
- Stadtstaat
city-state
- Stadtrand
Outskirts
- Metropolregion
Metropolitan area
Example sentences with “Umland”
Das Umland von Berlin ist sehr grün. (The surrounding area of Berlin is very green.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Umland?
The plural of 'Umland' is 'Umländer'. It is a neuter noun (das Umland).