altdorf

This is the 4964th most frequent German word.


altdorf

"Altdorf" translates to "old village" in English.


Here, 'Altdorf' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific town in Germany or Switzerland.

Mein Großvater lebte früher in Altdorf.

My grandfather used to live in Altdorf.


The term 'Altdörfer' (old villages) derives from 'altdorf' (old village) and is used here as a general term indicating aged or traditional villages.

Altdörfer in der Region sind bekannt für ihre malerische Schönheit.

Old villages in the region are known for their picturesque beauty.


In this case, 'Altdorf' is used generically to refer to the idea or concept of an old village.

Das Konzept eines Altdorfs zeigt die historische Struktur einer Gemeinde.

The concept of an old village demonstrates the historical structure of a community.