der Stadtrand, ¨-er
outskirts · edge of the city
Der Bereich, in dem eine Stadt endet und die Umgebung beginnt.
The German word "Stadtrand" is a noun that means "urban edge" or "suburb". It is composed of two parts: "Stadt" (city) and "Rand" (edge or border). "Stadtrand" refers to the outer limits of a city, often where the urban area meets the rural outskirts. Similar words in German include "Vorort" (suburb), "Peripherie" (periphery), and "Umland" (surrounding area).
The difference between "Stadtrand" and these similar words lies in their specific connotations: "Stadtrand" emphasizes the boundary or edge of the city itself, while "Vorort" typically refers to residential areas outside the city proper. "Peripherie" and "Umland" can denote more broadly the surrounding areas without a specific focus on the edge of the city.
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Wir wohnen am Stadtrand.noun
We live on the outskirts of the city.
Am Stadtrand gibt es viele Bäume.noun
At the edge of the city there are many trees.
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