der Ortsrand
Translation
outskirts of town, edge of town
Examples
Wir wohnen am Ortsrand.
We live on the outskirts of town.
Ein neues Baugebiet entsteht am Ortsrand.
A new development area is being built on the edge of town.
Grammar Patterns
((am+3)) on the outskirts of town Wir wohnen am Ortsrand.
Similar Words
Peripherie (periphery), Außenbezirk (outer district)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ort' (place, town) and 'Rand' (edge, border).
Memory Tips
Literally the 'edge' (Rand) of the 'town' (Ort). Easy to remember if you know the two parts.