die Metropole
Translation
metropolis, major city
Examples
Berlin ist eine pulsierende Metropole.
Berlin is a vibrant metropolis.
Viele Menschen zieht es in die Metropolen.
Many people are drawn to the metropolises.
Grammar Patterns
in einer Metropole to live/work in a metropolis Many artists live in the metropolis of Berlin.
als Metropole gelten to be considered a metropolis The city is considered an important cultural metropolis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Großstadt (large city), Weltstadt (world city)
Etymology
From Greek 'mētropolis' (mother city), from 'mētēr' (mother) + 'polis' (city). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Metro' or subway system, a hallmark of any major 'Metropole'.