der Ballungsraum
Translation
metropolitan area, conurbation, urban agglomeration
Examples
Das Ruhrgebiet ist ein großer Ballungsraum.
The Ruhr area is a large metropolitan area.
Die Lebenshaltungskosten in Ballungsräumen sind hoch.
The cost of living in metropolitan areas is high.
Grammar Patterns
in a metropolitan area In a metropolitan area, there are many jobs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: metropolitan area, conurbation; Antonyms: rural area
Etymology
Made up of 'Ballung' (concentration) and 'Raum' (space, area).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'ball' of cities forming a single 'room' or space, indicating a densely populated area.