die Großstadt
Translation
city, large city, metropolis
Examples
Ich lebe lieber in einer Großstadt.
I prefer to live in a large city.
In der Großstadt gibt es viele Möglichkeiten.
There are many opportunities in the city.
Grammar Patterns
to live in a large city in einer Großstadt wohnen I live in a large city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Metropole; Antonyms: das Dorf (village), die Kleinstadt (small town)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Groß' (large/great) and 'Stadt' (city).
Memory Tips
Literally 'great city' or 'large city'. It's a very straightforward and common compound noun.