der Stadtrand
Translation
outskirts, suburbs, edge of town
Examples
Wir wohnen am Stadtrand.
We live on the outskirts of the city.
Der neue Park liegt am Stadtrand.
The new park is on the edge of town.
Grammar Patterns
on the outskirts on the outskirts of the city Sie wohnt am Stadtrand.
Similar Words
Vorort (suburb), Peripherie (periphery); Antonyms: Stadtzentrum (city center), Innenstadt (downtown)
Etymology
From 'Stadt' (city) + 'Rand' (edge, border). Literally 'city edge'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Rand' as the 'rim' or 'rand'om edge of the 'Stadt' (city).