die Hansestadt
Translation
Hanseatic city, Hanseatic town
Examples
Hamburg ist eine berühmte Hansestadt.
Hamburg is a famous Hanseatic city.
Die Geschichte der Hansestädte ist sehr interessant.
The history of the Hanseatic cities is very interesting.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((a)) Hanseatic city Hamburg is a famous Hanseatic city.
Similar Words
Similar concept: Handelsstadt (trading city).
Etymology
Compounded from 'Hanse' (the Hanseatic League) and 'Stadt' (city).
Memory Tips
Picture historical northern German trading cities like Hamburg or Lübeck, part of the powerful 'Hanse' league.