die Großsiedlungen
Translation
large housing estates, large residential developments
Examples
In den Großsiedlungen leben viele Familien.
Many families live in the large housing estates.
Am Stadtrand wurden neue Großsiedlungen gebaut.
New large housing estates were built on the outskirts of the city.
Grammar Patterns
to live in large housing estates Many people live in large housing estates on the outskirts of the city.
Similar Words
Wohngebiet (residential area), Neubaugebiet (new development area)
Etymology
From 'Groß' (large) + 'Siedlung' (settlement). Literally a 'large settlement'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'grand' (groß) 'settlement' (Siedlung) with many identical apartment blocks.