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A self-contained complex for a specific purpose, often for tourists or athletes. Examples include holiday villages or the Olympic village.
Wir haben unseren Urlaub in einem schönen Village direkt am Meer verbracht.
We spent our vacation in a beautiful village right by the sea.
'Village' (village) is a word from English. In German, it is used with the neuter article 'das' and has specific meanings that differ from a normal village.
Das olympische Village ist wie eine kleine Stadt für die Athleten.
The Olympic village is like a small city for the athletes.
In this meaning, 'Village' (village) refers to a closed, often commercial complex. The word is frequently found in the fields of tourism and sports.
Der Reiseveranstalter bietet einen Aufenthalt in einem exklusiven Club-Village an.
The tour operator offers a stay in an exclusive club village.
This meaning is an allusion to famous artists' districts. When people speak of a 'Village' (village) in a city, it is usually about an area with many cafés, galleries, and an alternative atmosphere.
Das Viertel hat sich in den letzten Jahren zu einem echten Village für Künstler entwickelt.
In recent years, the district has developed into a real village for artists.
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'das Dorf' and 'das Village' can both make you think of a small place, but they are not the same in German. 'Dorf' is the normal German word for a small rural place. 'Village' is more often used for special complexes, for example a holiday village or the Olympic village, or for a city district with a special character. Learners may confuse the words because 'village' in English means 'Dorf'. In German, however, people almost always say 'Dorf' when they mean a normal place in the countryside.
Im Urlaub wohnen wir in einem Village mit kleinen Häusern und einem Pool.
On vacation, we are staying in a village with small houses and a pool.
Die Eltern kaufen morgen im Dorf frisches Brot.
The parents are buying fresh bread in the village tomorrow.