Das Dorf
Example: Das Dorf hat viele schöne Häuser und einen kleinen Markt.
Definition
"Das Dorf" refers to a small human settlement typically found in rural areas, smaller than a town, often characterized by a close-knit community and a limited number of houses, shops, and other buildings. For example, "Das Dorf hat viele schöne Häuser und einen kleinen Markt" means the village has many beautiful houses and a small market.
Etymology
The German word "das Dorf" comes from Old High German "dorf", which means village or settlement. It shares roots with similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting the fundamental concept of a small community living together. Did you know that the term has remained quite stable in form and meaning for centuries?
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"Das Dorf" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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