die Gemeinde
Translation
community, municipality, parish, congregation
Examples
Die Gemeinde baut eine neue Schule.
The municipality is building a new school.
Er ist ein aktives Mitglied der Gemeinde.
He is an active member of the community.
Grammar Patterns
to administer a/the municipality ((sth.)) The mayor administers the municipality.
to live in the community ((in sth.)) Many families like living in this community.
Similar Words
Synonyms: municipality, community; Antonyms: individual
Etymology
From Middle High German 'gemeine', related to 'common' or 'shared'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'common' ground where people live together.