Landschaft
/ˈlantʃaft/feminine
The English phrase 'landscape' is Landschaft in German.
Landschaft refers to the pictorial aspect of a country. Much like in English, it can be used metaphorically to describe a field or environment, such as a politische Landschaft (political landscape).
Meaning: pictorial aspect of a country (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Land (land/country) and the suffix -schaft, which is used to form abstract nouns similar to the English '-ship' or '-hood'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Landschaft is Landschaften. For the singular, both the genitive and dative forms are der Landschaft. Landschaft is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlantʃaft/
Did you know?
- In a historical legal context, Landschaft referred to a regional assembly or a corporate body of nobility rather than a scenic view.
- The term Landschaft can be used to describe the 'soundscape' of an area, known as a Klanglandschaft.
- The word Landschaft is used in the term Kulturlandschaft to describe a landscape that has been specifically shaped by human culture over centuries.
Examples in context
- Das war eine erhabene Landschaft.That was an awe-inspiring landscape.This sentence is useful for describing an awe-inspiring landscape using Landschaft.Tatoeba #917355 by Sudajaengi, translation #8838749 by sundown
- Die Landschaft war atemberaubend.The landscape was stunning.This sentence is useful for describing a stunning landscape using Landschaft.Tatoeba #12184425 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #12030251 by sundown
- Die Landschaft ist mir unvertraut.The landscape is unfamiliar to me.This sentence is useful for stating that a landscape is unfamiliar to you using Landschaft.Tatoeba #2147660 by Tamy, translation #42415 by CK
- Die bergige Landschaft ist atemberaubendThe mountainous landscape is breathtaking
- Das Landschaftsbild des Schwarzwaldes ist einfach fantastischThe landscape of the Black Forest is simply fantastic
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Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are looking at a photo from a hiking trip.
- FelixDiese Landschaft sieht auf dem Foto toll aus.This landscape looks great in the photo.
- SarahJa, die Landschaft in den Bergen ist wunderschön.Yes, the landscape in the mountains is beautiful.
- FelixMöchtest du dort wieder wandern gehen?Would you like to go hiking there again?
- SarahAuf jeden Fall, ich liebe diese Gegend.Definitely, I love this area.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “landscape” translations and entries Landschaft, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
