Stuttgart
/ˈʃtʊtɡaʁt/neuter
Stuttgart is the German name for the capital and largest city of the state of Baden-Württemberg in Germany.
Meaning: the capital and largest city of the state of Baden-Württemberg in Germany (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃtʊtɡaʁt/
Did you know?
- The city was not originally founded as a residential center, but as a specialized facility for breeding warhorses. Duke Liudolf of Swabia established the site in 950 CE specifically for this purpose.
- Locals often speak the 'Swabian' dialect, which can be so distinct that a speaker from northern Germany might struggle to understand them in Stuttgart.
- The name Stuttgart literally means 'stud farm' or 'stud garden' in German. It is derived from the Old High German words stuot meaning 'stud' and garten meaning 'garden'.
Examples in context
- Auf welchem Gleis fährt der Zug nach Stuttgart ab?Which platform does the train to Stuttgart leave from?This sentence is useful for asking about the departure platform for a train headed to Stuttgart.Tatoeba #1503716 by Esperantostern, translation #10672387 by sundown
- Die Hauptstadt von Baden-Württemberg ist Stuttgart.The capital of Baden-Württemberg is Stuttgart.This sentence is useful for stating that Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Württemberg.Tatoeba #1545968 by Esperantostern, translation #10648314 by sundown
- Stuttgart ist die Hauptstadt von Baden-Württemberg.Stuttgart is the administrative capital of Baden-Württemberg.This sentence is useful for noting that Stuttgart serves as the administrative capital of Baden-Württemberg.Tatoeba #5272871 by Esperantostern, translation #11886744 by sundown
- Ich komme aus Stuttgart.I come from Stuttgart.
- Die Firma hat ihren Hauptsitz in Stuttgart.The company has its headquarters in Stuttgart.
- Ich wohn' in Stuttgart.I live in Stuttgart.
- Gehen wir nach Stuttgart?Shall we go to Stuttgart?
- Schduagert isch a scheene Ort.Stuttgart is a beautiful place.
- Viel Spaß in Stuttgart!Have fun in Stuttgart!
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are discussing their travel plans for the weekend.
- MaximilianFährst du dieses Wochenende nach Stuttgart?Are you going to Stuttgart this weekend?
- LauraJa, ich besuche meine Cousine in Stuttgart.Yes, I am visiting my cousin in Stuttgart.
- MaximilianDas klingt nach einem schönen Plan.That sounds like a nice plan.
- LauraVielen Dank, Maximilian.Thank you very much, Maximilian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stuttgart” translations and entries Stuttgart, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Stuttgart, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
