der Vorort

Plural: die Vororte
Based on: Ort, vor
Goethe B1 Noun
1.

the suburb, the outer borough

Opposite: Zentrum
(Sounds neutral in German. In German, they're usually rural/single family homes. A high rise district is usually not called "Vorort" but we do use that word in the context of these quarter of Paris.)
Examples
  • Ich wohne in einem ruhigen Vorort von Berlin.
  • I live in a quiet suburb of Berlin.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Vorort' have?

Vorort has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the suburb, the outer borough .

What is the gender of 'Vorort'?

der

What is the plural of 'Vorort'?

die Vororte

What is 'Vorort' related to?

The word 'Vorort' is related to Ort and vor.

Where can I learn more about 'Vorort'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.