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village
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
A city district with a special, often artistic or alternative character, modeled on places like Greenwich Village in New York.
Dieses Viertel gilt als das 'Village' der Stadt, mit all seinen kleinen Galerien und Cafés.
This district is considered the city's 'village', with all its small galleries and cafés.
'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.
quarter / district
Viertel is the neutral term for a part of a city. Village can also refer to a city district, but it is more culturally marked and often emphasizes an artistic or alternative character. Such an area is still a Viertel; Village is appropriate when this special character is part of the name.
Das alternative Gebiet mit vielen Ateliers ist als Village bekannt.
The alternative area with many studios is known as the Village.
Das Gebiet mit vielen Ateliers ist ein lebendiges Viertel.
The area with many studios is a lively district.
