der Landkreis, -e
district
Ein Gebiet innerhalb eines Bundeslandes, das mehrere Städte und Dörfer umfasst und eine gemeinsame Verwaltung hat.
The German word „Landkreis“ is a compound noun made of two parts:
- Land: means "land" or "country"
- Kreis: means "circle" or "district"
„Landkreis“ refers to a rural district or county, an administrative region in Germany that is larger than a city but smaller than a state (Bundesland).
Similar words:
- „Bezirk“ (district/region)
- „Stadtkreis“ (urban district)
- „Kreis“ (district, more general)
Differences:
- „Landkreis“ specifically refers to rural districts, excluding large cities.
- „Stadtkreis“ is an urban district, often a city with district status.
- „Bezirk“ is a broader term, used for various administrative divisions depending on context.
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Examples
Ich wohne im Landkreis.noun
I live in the district.
In unserem Landkreis gibt es viele Wanderwege.noun
In our district there are many hiking trails.
Der Landkreis hat viele schöne Dörfer.noun
The district has many beautiful villages.
Der Landkreis liegt in Bayern.noun
The district is located in Bavaria.
Sie wohnt in einem Landkreis in Bayern.noun
She lives in a district in Bavaria.
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