das Stadtbild
Translation
cityscape, urban landscape, townscape
Examples
Die alten Fachwerkhäuser prägen das Stadtbild.
The old half-timbered houses characterize the cityscape.
Moderne Architektur verändert das Stadtbild.
Modern architecture is changing the urban landscape.
Grammar Patterns
to shape the cityscape (das Stadtbild prägen) The church shapes the cityscape.
to change the cityscape (das Stadtbild verändern) New buildings change the cityscape.
Similar Words
Skyline, panorama, view
Etymology
Composed of 'Stadt' (city) and 'Bild' (picture, image). Literally 'city picture'.
Memory Tips
Think of taking a 'Bild' (picture) of the 'Stadt' (city). The result is the 'Stadtbild' or cityscape.