das Umland
Translation
surrounding area, environs, hinterland
Examples
Viele Menschen leben im Umland der Stadt.
Many people live in the area surrounding the city.
Das Umland von Berlin ist sehr grün.
The area around Berlin is very green.
Grammar Patterns
im Umland ((von et3)) in the surrounding area (of sth.) Viele Leute wohnen im Umland von Frankfurt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Umgebung (surroundings), die Peripherie (periphery); Antonyms: das Stadtzentrum (city centre)
Etymology
A compound of 'um-' (around) and 'Land' (land, country). It refers to the land around a central point, usually a city.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Land' that lies 'um' (around) a city.