German · Travel & Getting Around
"City" in German: Stadt
die Stadt
City in German is die Stadt. Say in der Stadt for location, and die Großstadt for a big city. People often contrast Stadt with Land.
Weekend plans
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How to pronounce Stadt
Say it
SHTAHT
/ʃtat/
SHTAHT. Sharp sht, long a, final t. Feminine: die Stadt.
"City" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Stadt | the city / town Core noun. | Core noun. |
| in der Stadt | in the city Dative location. | Dative location. |
| die Großstadt | big city Metropolis feel. | Metropolis feel. |
| Stadtzentrum | city center Downtown area. | Downtown area. |
How to use Stadt in real life
- 1Weekend plans
Am Samstag fahren wir in die Stadt.
On Saturday we're going into the city.
In die Stadt = motion.
- 2Comparing places
Diese Stadt ist kleiner als Berlin.
This city is smaller than Berlin.
Diese Stadt.
- 3Lost tourist
Wo ist das Zentrum der Stadt?
Where is the center of the city?
Der Stadt genitive.
Mistakes English speakers make with Stadt
Incorrect: in die Stadt wohnen
Correct: in der Stadt wohnen
Location uses dative: in der Stadt.
Incorrect: das Stadt
Correct: die Stadt
Stadt is feminine.
Good to know
Stadt covers city and town; size comes from groß or klein. Stadt versus Land is a common lifestyle contrast in everyday German.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to meet on Saturday
ChatPal
Treffen wir uns in der Stadt?
Shall we meet in the city?
You
Ja, die Stadt ist praktischer für mich.
Yes, the city is more practical for me.
ChatPal
Gut. Welche Ecke der Stadt?
Good. Which part of the city?
You
Nahe dem Bahnhof der Stadt.
Near the city's train station.
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FAQ
Common questions about "City" in German
How do you say in the city?
In der Stadt (location) or in die Stadt (going into).
What is the plural?
Die Städte.
City vs country?
Die Stadt vs das Land.
How do you say big city?
Die Großstadt.
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