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Ortsteil
German → American English
American English
district
Ein administrativer Teil einer Gemeinde oder Stadt; ein Stadt- oder Gemeindebezirk.
Unser Ortsteil liegt am Rand der Stadt.Ortsteil is a German administrative term. Use it for an official part of a town or municipality, not as a casual synonym for any neighborhood.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ortsteil mean in English?
Ortsteil means a district, part of a town, or local administrative area.
Is Ortsteil the same as Stadtteil?
They are similar, but Ortsteil is often the broader official term for an administrative subarea, while Stadtteil usually refers to a city district.
How do you say Ortsteil in a sentence?
You can translate it as district or neighborhood depending on context, for example: The village is an Ortsteil of the municipality.