NOUN

Umland/ˈʊmˌlant/surrounding area; environs; hinterland

Umland is a German noun that means surrounding area, environs, or hinterland. It is pronounced /ˈʊmˌlant/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.the area around a city or town, often economically or structurally linked to it(geography)

a.region directly surrounding an urban center

Das Umland von Berlin ist landschaftlich sehr reizvoll.The area surrounding Berlin is very scenic.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Umland
Genitivedes Umlands
Dativedem Umland
Accusativedas Umland

Frequently asked questions

What does "Umland" mean in English?
"Umland" means surrounding area, environs, or hinterland. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Umland"?
"Umland" is pronounced /ˈʊmˌlant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Umland" der, die, or das?
"Umland" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Umland"?
"Umland" is a noun in German.

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