No. 2,404 in German
ortschaft
A small settlement or locality.
In a sentence
In dieser Ortschaft gibt es ein wunderschönes altes Schloss.
In this locality, there is a beautiful old castle.
'Ortschaft' is used here to denote a small inhabited area, a locality.
Die Ortschaft liegt in einem ruhigen Tal abseits großer Städte.
The settlement is located in a quiet valley away from large cities.
'Ortschaft' here refers to a settlement, emphasizing its geographical positioning.
Jede Ortschaft in der Region hat ihre eigenen Traditionen und Bräuche.
Each village in the region has its own traditions and customs.
'Ortschaft' denotes a village, focusing on the cultural and social aspects of the place.
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