Der Ort
Example: Wir treffen uns an dem Ort neben dem Park.
Definition
"der Ort" refers to a specific place or location where something happens or exists. It is often used to indicate a point in space, such as in the sentence 'Wir treffen uns an dem Ort neben dem Park,' meaning a meeting spot near the park.
Etymology
The word "der Ort" comes from Old High German 'ort,' meaning 'point' or 'place.' It originally referred to a point on a weapon like a spear, then evolved to mean a specific location. Did you know? In modern German, "Ort" is used broadly for any place, from small spots to entire towns.
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"Der Ort" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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