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How do you say "city" in German?
die Stadt
In German, "city" is die Stadt.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced SHTAHT. The 'st' blends sharply, and the 'dt' is soft at the end.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (die Stadt). Plural is Städte. Umlaut appears in plural form.
Example sentence
Die Stadt hat viele Menschen.
The city has many people.
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How to remember die Stadt
Stadt is city. Picture urban buildings and streets.
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Questions about die Stadt
How do you say "city" in German?
In German, "city" is die Stadt. It is a noun.
Is die Stadt masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun (die Stadt). Plural is Städte. Umlaut appears in plural form.
How is die Stadt used in a sentence?
Use die Stadt as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Stadt hat viele Menschen. (The city has many people.).
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