die Gemeinde, -n
community
Eine kleine örtliche Einheit, in der Menschen zusammen leben und die eigene Aufgaben wie Verwaltung, Bau und soziale Dienste organisiert.
The German word "Gemeinde" is a noun that means "community" or "municipality". It refers to a local group of people living in a specific area, often with a shared government or administrative body. The word derives from "gemein," which means "common" or "shared".
Similar words in German include "Gemeinschaft" (community, primarily used to describe a more social or communal aspect) and "Verein" (association or club).
The difference lies in their emphasis: "Gemeinde" primarily focuses on the administrative and structural aspects of a local area, while "Gemeinschaft" underscores social relationships among members. "Verein" denotes a voluntary organization with a specific purpose.
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Examples
Die Gemeinde veranstaltet ein Sommerfest.noun
The community is organizing a summer festival.
Die Gemeinde unterstützt soziale Projekte.noun
The community supports social projects.
In der Gemeinde trifft man viele bekannte Gesichter.noun
In the community one meets many familiar faces.
Diese Gemeinde feiert ein Fest.noun
This community is celebrating a festival.
Zur Gemeinde gehört auch ein kleiner Park.noun
The community also includes a small park.
In unserer Gemeinde findet ein Fest statt.noun
In our community, a festival is taking place.
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