die Hafenstadt
Translation
port city, harbor town, seaport
Examples
Hamburg ist eine berühmte Hafenstadt.
Hamburg is a famous port city.
Viele Waren kommen in der Hafenstadt an.
Many goods arrive in the port city.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) port city to be a port city Hamburg is a famous port city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Küstenstadt (coastal city), Hafenort (port town)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Hafen' (harbor/port) and 'Stadt' (city/town).
Memory Tips
Literally 'harbor city'. Picture a city with a large, busy harbor full of ships.