der Ballungsraum
Translation
conurbation, metropolitan area, agglomeration, urban area
Examples
Das Ruhrgebiet ist ein großer Ballungsraum.
The Ruhr area is a large conurbation.
Die Lebenshaltungskosten in Ballungsräumen sind hoch.
The cost of living in metropolitan areas is high.
Grammar Patterns
in a metropolitan area In a metropolitan area, there are many jobs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: metropolitan area, conurbation; Antonyms: rural area
Etymology
Composed of 'Ballung' (concentration, agglomeration) and 'Raum' (space, area).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'ball' of cities clustered together, forming one large 'room' or area.