das Dorf
Translation
village
Examples
Ich wohne in einem kleinen Dorf.
I live in a small village.
Das Leben im Dorf ist sehr ruhig.
Life in the village is very quiet.
Der Name des Dorfes ist unbekannt.
The name of the village is unknown.
Grammar Patterns
((in+dat)) to live ((in a place)) to live in a village
Similar Words
Synonyms: hamlet, settlement; Antonyms: city, town
Etymology
From Old High German 'dorf'. Cognate with English 'thorp'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'dwarf' living in a small village, as 'Dorf' sounds a bit like 'dwarf'.