How to Say ‘In the city’ in German
In der Stadt
in dair shtaht
[in dair shtaht]
💬 Usage Tip: Implies urban context.
🇩🇪 In Germany: City life and fashion are closely connected in Germany.
Phrase Breakdown
In
[in]
In
A preposition used to specify the location of something.
In der Stadt gibt es viele tolle Geschäfte.
There are many great shops in the city.
der
[dair]
The
Used to refer to a particular item or idea that is known.
Die Jacke, die sie in der Stadt gekauft hat, ist schön.
The jacket she bought in the city is beautiful.
Stadt
[shtaht]
City
A large, densely populated urban area.
In der Stadt gibt es viele Sehenswürdigkeiten.
There are many sights in the city.
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