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How do you say "suburb" in German?
der Vorort
In German, "suburb" is der Vorort.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'FOR-ort', stress on the first syllable, with a short 'o' sound.
Grammar notes
der Vorort is masculine. Plural: der Vororte.
Example sentence
Sie zogen in einen ruhigen Vorort.
They moved to a quiet suburb.
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How to remember der Vorort
Der Vorort combines vor (before, in front of) and Ort (place) - a suburb is literally the 'place in front of' the main city.
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Questions about der Vorort
How do you say "suburb" in German?
In German, "suburb" is der Vorort. It is a noun.
Is der Vorort masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Vorort is masculine. Plural: der Vororte.
How is der Vorort used in a sentence?
Use der Vorort as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie zogen in einen ruhigen Vorort. (They moved to a quiet suburb.).
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