No. 8,477 in German
kiez
"Kiez" is a German term for a local neighborhood or small district, often with a close-knit community.
In a sentence
In unserem Kiez gibt es viele kleine Cafés.
In our neighborhood, there are many small cafes.
Here, Kiez is used to refer to a local urban neighborhood, commonly used in Berlin and Hamburg to denote a culturally unique or defined area.
Das Festival, das jedes Jahr im Kiez stattfindet, ist sehr beliebt.
The festival that takes place every year in the neighborhood is very popular.
The term Kiez here specifically refers to a neighborhood known for its community activities and events.
Dieser Kiez ist bekannt für sein pulsierendes Nachtleben.
This neighborhood is known for its vibrant nightlife.
Kiez represents a lively urban district with attractions such as bars and clubs.
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