die Deichstadt
Translation
dike city, city protected by a dike
Examples
Husum ist eine bekannte Deichstadt an der Nordsee.
Husum is a well-known dike city on the North Sea.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject/object)) a city protected by a dike. Husum ist eine bekannte Deichstadt.
Similar Words
Hafenstadt (port city)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Deich' (dike) and 'Stadt' (city). Literally a 'dike city'.
Memory Tips
Picture a city with a large dike protecting it from the sea, common in coastal regions of Germany and the Netherlands.