This is the 2521st most frequent German word.
umland
The German word "Umland" refers to the surrounding area or region around a city or town.
Here, 'Umland' refers to the geographic area surrounding a city.
Das Umland um die Stadt ist bekannt für seine Wanderwege.
The surroundings around the city are known for their hiking trails.
In this sentence, 'Umland' denotes the nearby area outside of a central urban region.
Im Umland kann man viele kleine Dörfer erkunden.
In the surrounding area, one can explore many small villages.
Here, 'Umland' is used to indicate the suburban or nearby rural areas where people live near a central city.