No. 2,521 in German
umland
The German word "Umland" refers to the surrounding area or region around a city or town.
In a sentence
Das Umland um die Stadt ist bekannt für seine Wanderwege.
The surroundings around the city are known for their hiking trails.
Here, 'Umland' refers to the geographic area surrounding a city.
Im Umland kann man viele kleine Dörfer erkunden.
In the surrounding area, one can explore many small villages.
In this sentence, 'Umland' denotes the nearby area outside of a central urban region.
Die Bewohner des Umlands pendeln oft in die Stadt zur Arbeit.
The inhabitants of the surrounding areas often commute to the city for work.
Here, 'Umland' is used to indicate the suburban or nearby rural areas where people live near a central city.
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