das Dorf, ¨-er
village
Eine kleine Ansammlung von Häusern, in der Menschen zusammenleben, meist auf dem Land und kleiner als eine Stadt.
Definition & meaning
A Dorf is a small human settlement, usually situated in a rural area. It is larger than a Weiler (hamlet) but smaller than a Stadt (city/town). A typical village is characterized by a lower population density and a community-oriented social structure.
In a figurative sense, the term can be used in the expression "das ist doch das ganze Dorf" or "draußen auf dem Dorf" to refer to the countryside or a provincial lifestyle.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a neuter noun (das). The plural form is Dörfer .
- Origin: The word stems from the Old High German thorf, which originally referred to a collective farmstead or a group of houses. It is etymologically related to the English word "thorpe" (found in many place names) and the German Torf (peat), though the meanings have diverged significantly.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Ortschaft (locality/settlement)
- Gemeinde (municipality/community)
- Flecken (a small town or settlement)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Sie wohnen in einem kleinen Dorf.noun
They live in a small village.
Das Dorf hat eine alte Kirche.noun
The village has an old church.
Im Dorf gibt es eine Kirche.noun
In the village there is a church.
Im Dorf gibt es einen kleinen Markt.noun
In the village, there is a small market.
Wie viele Menschen leben in diesem Dorf?noun
How many people live in this village?
Wir sind gestern durch das Dorf spaziert.noun
We walked through the village yesterday.
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