ländlich
rural
The German word "ländlich" is an adjective that means "rural" or " countryside-related." It is derived from the noun "Land," which means "land" or "country." "Ländlich" describes something that pertains to the countryside, often characterized by open spaces, agriculture, or smaller towns as opposed to urban settings.
Similar words in German include "dörflich" (villagelike), "agrarisch" (agricultural), and "länderaus" (politically related to the countryside).
The difference between "ländlich" and these similar words lies mainly in context: while "ländlich" is a broad term encompassing general rural characteristics, "dörflich" specifically refers to village qualities, and "agrarisch" pertains to agricultural aspects specifically.
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Examples
Wir wohnen in einer ländlichen Gegend.adjective
We live in a rural area.
Familien leben oft in ländlichen Bereichen.adjective
Families often live in rural areas.
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