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A specific part or district of a city that often has its own character, name, or administrative structure. It is a synonym of 'Stadtteil' (district/neighborhood).
Wir wohnen in einem ruhigen Stadtviertel mit vielen Grünflächen.
We live in a quiet neighborhood with lots of green spaces.
The word is made up of 'Stadt' (city) and 'Viertel' (quarter). Although 'Viertel' literally means 'a quarter' (¼), here it is used more generally for a 'part' or 'district' of a city.
Das Bahnhofsviertel hat nicht den besten Ruf.
The station district doesn't have the best reputation.
A 'Stadtviertel' (neighborhood) is often described with adjectives that reflect its character. Common combinations are 'ein ruhiges' (a quiet), 'ein lebhaftes' (a lively), 'ein modernes' (a modern), or 'ein historisches' (a historic) Stadtviertel.
Sie sind gerade in ein sehr lebhaftes Stadtviertel gezogen.
They have just moved into a very lively neighborhood.
In everyday speech, people often just say 'das Viertel' when it is clear from context that a part of a city is meant. The prefix 'Stadt-' serves to make it clearer.
Mein Viertel hat viele kleine Cafés und Geschäfte.
My neighborhood has many small cafés and shops.
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Nachbarschaft and Stadtviertel can both refer to an area within a city. Nachbarschaft usually means the immediate surroundings of one's home. A Stadtviertel is generally a larger, clearly identifiable part of a city that often has its own name or character.
Das Stadtviertel umfasst den ganzen Bereich zwischen Bahnhof und Fluss.
The district covers the entire area between the train station and the river.
Meine Nachbarschaft umfasst nur die Straßen rund um meine Wohnung.
My neighborhood includes only the streets around my apartment.
