No. 790 in German
ortsteil
A "subdistrict" or "locality" within a town or city in Germany.
In a sentence
Der Ortsteil von Berlin, in dem er wohnt, ist sehr ruhig.
The district of Berlin where he lives is very quiet.
In this sentence, 'Ortsteil' refers to a specific district or neighborhood within the city of Berlin.
Jeder Ortsteil hat seine eigene Geschichte und Traditionen.
Each district has its own history and traditions.
Here, 'Ortsteil' is used to generalize the concept of district areas within a larger town or city, emphasizing their individuality.
Im Ortsteil treffen sich die Nachbarn jedes Wochenende zum Markt.
In the district, the neighbors meet every weekend at the market.
In this example, 'Ortsteil' specifies a localized area within a town where community activities occur.
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