die Reichstädt
Translation
Imperial City, Free Imperial City
Examples
Nürnberg war eine bedeutende Reichstädt.
Nuremberg was an important Imperial City.
Die Reichstädt hatte besondere Privilegien.
The Imperial City had special privileges.
Grammar Patterns
((die Reichstädt)) as subject or object The Reichstädt enjoyed a high degree of autonomy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Freistadt (Free City)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Reich' (empire/realm) + 's' (linking element) + 'Stadt' (city).
Memory Tips
Literally 'Empire's City'. It refers to a city that was directly subordinate to the emperor.