No. 4,964 in German
altdorf
"Altdorf" translates to "old village" in English.
In a sentence
Mein Großvater lebte früher in Altdorf.
My grandfather used to live in Altdorf.
Here, 'Altdorf' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific town in Germany or Switzerland.
Altdörfer in der Region sind bekannt für ihre malerische Schönheit.
Old villages in the region are known for their picturesque beauty.
The term 'Altdörfer' (old villages) derives from 'altdorf' (old village) and is used here as a general term indicating aged or traditional villages.
Das Konzept eines Altdorfs zeigt die historische Struktur einer Gemeinde.
The concept of an old village demonstrates the historical structure of a community.
In this case, 'Altdorf' is used generically to refer to the idea or concept of an old village.
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