das Umland
Translation
surrounding area, environs, hinterland
Examples
Viele Menschen leben im Umland der Stadt.
Many people live in the area surrounding the city.
Das Umland von Berlin ist sehr grün.
The area around Berlin is very green.
Grammar Patterns
im Umland ((von et3)) in the surrounding area (of sth.) Many people live in the surrounding area of Frankfurt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Umgebung (surroundings), die Peripherie (periphery); Antonyms: das Stadtzentrum (city center)
Etymology
Composed of 'um-' (around) and 'Land' (land). It signifies the land surrounding a city or town.
Memory Tips
Visualize the 'Land' that is 'um' (around) a major urban area.