die Großgemeinde
Translation
large municipality, amalgamated municipality
Examples
Mehrere Dörfer wurden zu einer Großgemeinde.
Several villages became one large municipality.
Die Großgemeinde plant ein neues Schwimmbad.
The large municipality is planning a new swimming pool.
Grammar Patterns
((to become a)) large municipality to become a large municipality Several villages became one large municipality.
Similar Words
Stadt (city), Metropole (metropolis); Antonyms: Dorf (village), Kleingemeinde (small municipality)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Groß' (large/great) + 'Gemeinde' (municipality, community). Literally a 'large municipality'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'gross' (large) 'Gemeinde' (community). It's often formed by merging several smaller villages or towns.