der Landkreis
Translation
district, rural district
Examples
Der Lkr. Ebersberg liegt in Bayern.
The Ebersberg district is located in Bavaria.
Die Verwaltung des Lkr. ist im Landratsamt.
The district's administration is in the district office.
Grammar Patterns
((der Lkr.)) as nominative Der Landkreis ist groß.
((des Lkr.)) as genitive die Hauptstadt des Landkreises.
((dem Lkr.)) as dative in dem Landkreis wohnen.
((den Lkr.)) as accusative durch den Landkreis fahren.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kreis, Bezirk; Antonyms: kreisfreie Stadt (independent city)
Etymology
From 'Land' (land, country) + 'Kreis' (circle, district). Literally 'land circle'.
Memory Tips
Picture a circle ('Kreis') drawn on a map of the land ('Land') to define an administrative district.