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How do you say "downtown" in German?
die Innenstadt
In German, "downtown" is die Innenstadt.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'IN-nen-shtaht', stress on the first syllable, with 'sch' making a 'sh' sound.
Grammar notes
die Innenstadt is feminine. Plural: die Innenstädte.
Example sentence
Sie arbeitet in der Innenstadt in der Nähe des Flusses.
She works downtown near the river.
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How to remember die Innenstadt
Die Innenstadt combines innen (inner) and Stadt (city) - downtown is literally the 'inner city'.
Related words
- courtyard der Innenhof
- plaza der Platz
- square der Marktplatz
- monument das Denkmal
- lighthouse der Leuchtturm
- pier der Pier
- dock der Steg
- marina die Marina
- suburb der Vorort
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Questions about die Innenstadt
How do you say "downtown" in German?
In German, "downtown" is die Innenstadt. It is a noun.
Is die Innenstadt masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Innenstadt is feminine. Plural: die Innenstädte.
How is die Innenstadt used in a sentence?
Use die Innenstadt as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie arbeitet in der Innenstadt in der Nähe des Flusses. (She works downtown near the river.).
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