der Landkreis
Translation
rural district, county
Examples
In vielen Landkreisen gibt es neue Projekte.
There are new projects in many rural districts.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 ((sth.)) in a district Wir wohnen in einem kleinen Landkreis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: district, county, region
Etymology
From 'Land' (land, country) + 'Kreis' (circle, district). Literally a 'land circle' or district.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'circle' (Kreis) drawn on the 'land' (Land) to define an administrative district.