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cities

/ˈsɪtiz/

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noun

Städte

A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.

Examples :

"São Paulo is the largest city in South America."

São Paulo ist die größte Stadt in Südamerika.

geography place architecture society area building

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noun

Städte

A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.

Examples :

"Because they all possess cathedrals, Canterbury, Salisbury, and Ely are considered cities in England, despite their relatively small populations. "

Obwohl sie alle Kathedralen haben, gelten Canterbury, Salisbury und Ely in England als Städte, trotz ihrer relativ kleinen Bevölkerung.

architecture geography place building history government

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noun

Innenstadt, Stadtzentrum

The central business district; downtown.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "During rush hour, the cities were packed with cars and buses as everyone headed home from work." "

Während der Hauptverkehrszeit waren die Innenstädte mit Autos und Bussen überfüllt, da alle von der Arbeit nach Hause fuhren.

area place architecture building

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noun

Mengen, Unmengen

A large amount of something (used after the noun).

Examples :

"She has cities of friends because she is so kind. "

Sie hat Unmengen an Freunden, weil sie so nett ist.