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hamlet
A very small cluster of buildings that is smaller than a village and typically has no infrastructure of its own, such as a church or a shop.
Der Weiler besteht nur aus fünf Bauernhöfen und liegt abgelegen in den Bergen.
The hamlet consists of only five farms and lies in a remote area in the mountains.
The defining feature of a 'Weiler' (hamlet) is the lack of infrastructure. Unlike a village, it typically has no church of its own, no school, and no shops.
Der Weiler ist so klein, dass die Bewohner zum Einkaufen ins nächste Dorf fahren müssen.
The hamlet is so small that the residents have to go to the next village to do their shopping.
The word 'Weiler' (hamlet) is often used in geographical descriptions, on maps, or in official texts. It is less common in everyday spoken language.
Laut der Wanderkarte führt der Weg durch einen kleinen Weiler.
According to the hiking map, the path leads through a small hamlet.
Common adjectives used with 'Weiler' (hamlet) are 'klein' (small), 'abgelegen' (remote), or 'idyllisch' (idyllic). The exact number of houses is also often mentioned.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem abgelegenen Weiler in den Alpen.
They spent their vacation in a remote hamlet in the Alps.
village
'Dorf' and 'Weiler' both refer to small inhabited places in the countryside. The difference is mainly size. A 'Dorf' is small, but often has a recognizable community and sometimes its own facilities, such as a church, shop, or school. A 'Weiler' is even smaller, often just a few houses, usually without its own infrastructure. The words can be confused because both are rural. If it is only a very small group of houses, 'Weiler' fits better.
Der Weiler lag weit oben am Berg und bestand nur aus fünf Häusern.
The hamlet lay high up on the mountain and consisted of only five houses.
Wir fahren morgen ins Dorf, um Brot und Milch zu kaufen.
We're driving to the village tomorrow to buy bread and milk.