NOUN
Großstadt/ˈɡʁoːsˌʃtat/metropolis; large city
Großstadt is a German noun that means metropolis or large city. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁoːsˌʃtat/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Großstädte".
Definitions
1.a city with a large population and significant urban infrastructure(geography, urban)
a.metropolis; city with at least several hundred thousand inhabitants
Viele junge Menschen ziehen in die Großstadt, um bessere Berufschancen zu finden.—Many young people move to the metropolis to find better job opportunities.
b.major city distinguished by cultural, economic, or political importance
Berlin ist eine deutsche Großstadt mit internationalem Flair.—Berlin is a German major city with an international atmosphere.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Großstadt | die Großstädte |
| Genitive | der Großstadt | der Großstädte |
| Dative | der Großstadt | den Großstädten |
| Accusative | die Großstadt | die Großstädte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Großstadt" mean in English?
- "Großstadt" means metropolis or large city. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Großstadt"?
- "Großstadt" is pronounced /ˈɡʁoːsˌʃtat/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Großstadt" der, die, or das?
- "Großstadt" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Großstadt"?
- The plural of "Großstadt" is "Großstädte".
- What part of speech is "Großstadt"?
- "Großstadt" is a noun in German.
