die Dorfgemeinschaft
Translation
village community
Examples
Die Dorfgemeinschaft hält fest zusammen.
The village community sticks together firmly.
Er engagiert sich in der Dorfgemeinschaft.
He is involved in the village community.
Grammar Patterns
((the village community)) as a subject The village community is organising a festival. Die Dorfgemeinschaft organisiert ein Fest.
in ((the village community)) in the village community In the village community, everyone knows everyone. In der Dorfgemeinschaft kennt jeder jeden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dorfverband; Antonyms: städtische Anonymität (urban anonymity)
Etymology
From 'Dorf' (village) + 'Gemeinschaft' (community). Literally 'village community'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Gemeinschaft' (community) that exists in a 'Dorf' (village).