NOUN

dieStadt/ʃtat/city; town

Stadt is a German noun that means city or town. It is pronounced /ʃtat/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Städte".

Definitions

1.a large and densely populated urban area, typically with rights of self-government(location)

a.administrative or economic center with city rights

Berlin und München sind große Städte in Deutschland.—Berlin and Munich are large cities in Germany.

b.urban settlement distinct from rural areas

Viele junge Menschen ziehen in die Städte, um Arbeit zu finden.—Many young people move to the cities to find work.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Stadtdie Städte
Genitiveder Stadtder Städte
Dativeder Stadtden Städten
Accusativedie Stadtdie Städte

Frequently asked questions

What does "Stadt" mean in English?
"Stadt" means city or town. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Stadt"?
"Stadt" is pronounced /ʃtat/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Stadt" der, die, or das?
"Stadt" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Stadt"?
The plural of "Stadt" is "Städte".
What part of speech is "Stadt"?
"Stadt" is a noun in German.

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