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der Stadtbezirk
city district
A defined administrative part of a larger city, often with its own district administration.
example
Hamburg ist in sieben Stadtbezirke gegliedert.
Hamburg is divided into seven city districts.
der Stadtbezirk
city district
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Compound word
'Stadtbezirk' (city district) is a compound noun made up of 'Stadt' (city) and 'Bezirk' (district). So it literally refers to a district within a city.
EXAMPLE
Jeder Stadtbezirk hat eine eigene Postleitzahl.
Each city district has its own postal code.
Typical combinations
Common phrases are 'in einem Stadtbezirk wohnen' (to live in a city district) or 'eine Stadt ist in Stadtbezirke gegliedert' (a city is divided into city districts). The word is often used with the preposition 'in'.
EXAMPLE
Berlin ist in zwölf Stadtbezirke aufgeteilt.
Berlin is divided into twelve city districts.
Register
The term 'Stadtbezirk' (city district) belongs to administrative language. It refers to an official, administrative subdivision of a city.
EXAMPLE
Für die Anmeldung ist die Verwaltung des jeweiligen Stadtbezirks zuständig.
The administration of the respective city district is responsible for registration.
Compare with
Stadtbezirk vs Viertel
quarter / district
'das Viertel' and 'der Stadtbezirk' can both mean a part of a city. 'Viertel' sounds more natural in everyday language and often means an area with a particular character, for example 'ein ruhiges Viertel' (a quiet neighborhood) or 'ein altes Viertel' (an old neighborhood). 'Stadtbezirk' is more precise and more official. It refers to a defined part of a larger city, often with its own administration. The words can be confused because both describe parts of a city. For conversations about living somewhere or about atmosphere, 'Viertel' usually fits best. For administration, politics, or official boundaries, 'Stadtbezirk' is more appropriate.
Stadtbezirk
Der Stadtbezirk plant neue Spielplätze für die Familien in der Gegend.
The city district is planning new playgrounds for the families in the area.
Viertel
In diesem Viertel gibt es viele kleine Läden und Cafés.
There are lots of small shops and cafés in this neighborhood.
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