German · Travel & Getting Around
"Neighborhood" in German: Viertel
das Viertel
Note: also: die Nachbarschaft
Neighborhood in German is often das Viertel. Die Nachbarschaft also works, especially for the people next door. Say In meinem Viertel gibt es viele Cafés.
Moving talk
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How to pronounce Viertel
Say it
FIR-tel
/ˈfɪʁtl̩/
FIR-tel. Short i, soft -el.
"Neighborhood" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Viertel | neighborhood / quarter Area of a city. | Area of a city. |
| die Nachbarschaft | neighborhood / neighbors as a group People and nearby area. | People and nearby area. |
| Wohngegend | residential area Broader area talk. | Broader area talk. |
| Kiez | hood / neighborhood Especially Berlin slang. | Especially Berlin slang. |
How to use Viertel in real life
- 1Moving talk
Mein neues Viertel ist ruhiger.
My new neighborhood is quieter.
Mein Viertel.
- 2Café tip
In diesem Viertel findest du guten Kaffee.
In this neighborhood you'll find good coffee.
Diesem Viertel.
- 3Night walk
Das Viertel wirkt nachts sicher.
The neighborhood feels safe at night.
Das Viertel.
Mistakes English speakers make with Viertel
Incorrect: die Viertel (for one area)
Correct: das Viertel
One neighborhood is neuter: das Viertel.
Incorrect: im Viertel von Nachbarn (confused)
Correct: in der Nachbarschaft / in meinem Viertel
Pick Viertel for the district or Nachbarschaft for the neighborly area.
Good to know
In Berlin people often say Kiez for their local neighborhood. Elsewhere Viertel or Gegend is more common, and locals love recommending 'their' bakery.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Showing a friend around
ChatPal
Magst du dein Viertel?
Do you like your neighborhood?
You
Ja, das Viertel ist lebendig.
Yes, the neighborhood is lively.
ChatPal
Gibt es Parks im Viertel?
Are there parks in the neighborhood?
You
Zwei. Und einen Wochenmarkt.
Two. And a weekly market.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neighborhood" in German
Main word for neighborhood?
Das Viertel is very common for a city area.
Nachbarschaft?
Also correct; often stresses the neighbors.
Berlin slang?
Kiez.
Gender of Viertel?
Neuter: das Viertel.
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