No. 1,987 in Dutch
binnenstad
The central part or downtown area of a city, often historic.
In a sentence
De binnenstad van Amsterdam is altijd druk met toeristen.
The city center of Amsterdam is always busy with tourists.
The word 'binnenstad' refers here to the central, typically historical part of the city, emphasizing its popularity and bustling nature.
Ik ga vandaag naar de binnenstad om te winkelen.
I am going to the city center today to shop.
In this case, 'binnenstad' is used to describe the destination for shopping activities, highlighting its commercial character.
In de binnenstad vind je vaak oude gebouwen en smalle straatjes.
In the city center, you often find old buildings and narrow streets.
Here, 'binnenstad' emphasizes the typical urban features such as architecture and street layout.
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