das Stadtgebiet
Translation
urban area, municipal area, city area
Examples
Das gesamte Stadtgebiet ist eine Umweltzone.
The entire urban area is a low-emission zone.
Er wohnt am Rande des Stadtgebiets.
He lives on the edge of the city area.
Grammar Patterns
((the Stadtgebiet)) ((of sth.)) the urban area of sth. The urban area of Hamburg is very large.
Similar Words
Stadtzentrum (city centre), Innenstadt (downtown), Metropolregion (metropolitan region)
Etymology
Composed of 'Stadt' (city) and 'Gebiet' (area, territory). Literally 'city area'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the geographical boundary or territory of a city. 'Gebiet' is like 'area'.