der Kiez
Translation
neighborhood, district, local area, hood
Examples
Er wohnt in einem lebhaften Kiez.
He lives in a lively neighborhood.
Jeder Kiez in Berlin hat seinen eigenen Charakter.
Every neighborhood in Berlin has its own character.
Grammar Patterns
in einem Kiez wohnen/leben ((in+3)) to live in a neighborhood He lives in a very nice neighborhood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Viertel, Stadtteil, Nachbarschaft
Etymology
From Middle Low German 'kīts', meaning a dwelling of a fisherman or hunter. It's a term particularly used in Berlin and Hamburg.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'keys'. Imagine your 'Kiez' is the area you have the keys to – your local neighborhood.