This is the 2404th most frequent German word.
ortschaft
A small settlement or locality.
'Ortschaft' is used here to denote a small inhabited area, a locality.
In dieser Ortschaft gibt es ein wunderschönes altes Schloss.
In this locality, there is a beautiful old castle.
'Ortschaft' here refers to a settlement, emphasizing its geographical positioning.
Die Ortschaft liegt in einem ruhigen Tal abseits großer Städte.
The settlement is located in a quiet valley away from large cities.
'Ortschaft' denotes a village, focusing on the cultural and social aspects of the place.