die Großstädten
Translation
large cities, big cities, metropolises
Examples
Das Leben in Großstädten ist oft hektisch.
Life in big cities is often hectic.
Er hat in vielen verschiedenen Großstädten gelebt.
He has lived in many different large cities.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 leben to live in ((a place)) In vielen Großstädten ist das Leben teuer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Metropolen (metropolises), Ballungszentren (conurbations); Antonyms: Dörfer (villages)
Etymology
Composed of 'groß' (big, great) and 'Städten' (dative plural of Stadt, city). Literally means '(in/to) big cities'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'grand stations' which are found in 'Großstädten' (big cities). The sound is slightly similar and helps link the concepts.