No. 1,156 in German
dorf
Village.
In a sentence
Das Dorf, in dem ich aufgewachsen bin, hat eine wunderschöne Kirche.
The village where I grew up has a beautiful church.
Here, 'Dorf' denotes the small community or settlement where the speaker lived during childhood, focusing on its physical and communal aspect.
Wir fahren dieses Wochenende ins Dorf meiner Großeltern.
We are traveling to my grandparents' village this weekend.
In this usage, 'Dorf' refers to the destination, highlighting it as a geographic and familial location.
Die Geschichte von diesem Dorf ist sehr interessant.
The history of this village is very interesting.
Within this context, 'Dorf' alludes to a specific location being studied or discussed, emphasizing its historical significance.
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