Orte
The English phrase 'places' is translated to German as Orte.
Orte is used to refer to locations or geographical points. Other related terms for locations include die Stadt (the city), Bahnhof (train station), Krankenhaus (hospital) and Flughafen (airport). When naming streets, the word straße (street) is generally added to the name and you can add the suffix -platz to a name to refer to a square or plaza. Other specific roles or locations include Bäcker (baker), Metzger (butcher) and Buchhändler (bookstore owner).
Which one should you use?
While Orte refers to locations or geographical points, Plätze is used when referring to physical spaces, squares or seats.
How does it change in a sentence?
Orte is the plural form of the masculine noun Ort. In the dative plural, the word takes an additional -n ending, becoming den Orten.
Did you know?
- When Germans refer to a 'place' in a metaphorical sense, such as 'my place' meaning 'my home', they typically use bei mir instead of Ort.
- The German word for 'place' in the sense of a 'job' or 'position' is Stelle, which is etymologically unrelated to Ort.
- In German, the word Ort is often used in the phrase an Ort und Stelle, which means 'right then and there' or 'on the spot'.
Examples in context
- Ich kenne diese Orte gut.I know those places well.This sentence is useful for expressing familiarity with certain Orte.Tatoeba #6596191 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10579847 by sundown
- Ziri besuchte viele Orte.Ziri visited many places.This sentence is useful for describing someone visiting many Orte.Tatoeba #11978007 by Naina, translation #11392199 by Amastan
- Er war schon an vielen Orten.He has been to many places.This sentence is useful for stating someone has been to many Orte.Tatoeba #816678 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #288718 by CK
- die Stadt BerlinThe city of Berlin
- meine StadtMy city
- unsere StadtOur city
- Marienplatz in MünchenMarien Square in Munich
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Example conversation
Julian and Laura are talking about their favorite travel destinations.
- JulianWelche Orte magst du am liebsten?Which places do you like the most?
- LauraIch liebe ruhige Orte in den Bergen.I love quiet places in the mountains.
- JulianGibt es dort viele interessante Orte?Are there many interesting places there?
- LauraJa, diese Orte sind wirklich wunderschön.Yes, those places are truly beautiful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
