städtisch
municipal
Belonging to a city, administered by a city, or relating to a city.
EXAMPLE
Die städtische Galerie zeigt Werke lokaler Künstler.
The municipal gallery shows works by local artists.
städtisch
municipal / urban
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Meanings
städtisch
urban
Having the characteristic features of a city; urban as opposed to rural.
EXAMPLE
Sie mag das städtische Leben mit seinen vielen Cafés und Kinos.
She likes urban life with its many cafés and cinemas.
Usage tips
Word formation
The adjective 'städtisch' (municipal/urban) is derived directly from the noun 'die Stadt' (the city). The ending '-isch' is often used to express belonging or a characteristic style.
EXAMPLE
Die Stadt plant neue städtische Wohnprojekte.
The city is planning new municipal housing projects.
Typical collocations (administration)
When it comes to official institutions, 'städtisch' (municipal) means that something is administered by the city or belongs to it. Typical examples are the municipal library, the municipal swimming pool, or municipal employees.
EXAMPLE
Für die Müllabfuhr sind die städtischen Betriebe zuständig.
The municipal services are responsible for garbage collection.
Typical collocations (lifestyle)
In relation to lifestyle, 'städtisch' (urban) describes the urban character of a thing or person. Common combinations are urban life, an urban environment, or urban trends.
EXAMPLE
Nach Jahren auf dem Land genießt sie nun das städtische Leben mit all seinen Möglichkeiten.
After years in the countryside, she now enjoys urban life with all its possibilities.
Compare with
städtisch vs urban
urban
Both words relate to the life or character of a city. Städtisch is the neutral term, whereas urban often sounds more sophisticated and tends to emphasize a metropolitan lifestyle or character. Städtisch is usually suitable in factual statements; urban can also be used when a distinctly metropolitan quality is intended.
städtisch
Das Viertel hat einen modernen städtischen Charakter.
The neighborhood has a modern urban character.
urban
Das Viertel hat einen modernen urbanen Charakter.
The neighborhood has a modern urban character.
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