Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das Köln

Translation (Übersetzung) Cologne
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [kœln]
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culture tourism city Germany geography
Köln is a major city in western Germany, known for its cathedral (Kölner Dom) and as a cultural hub. It is the fourth-largest city in Germany by population.

Köln - German Nouns - Köln Meaning - Köln Translation - Köln Nouns Examples

Köln is a German Nouns

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Köln Examples (Beispiele) in English

Köln examples with English translations. See how to use Köln in sentences. Köln example sentences in English below.

Köln ist eine schöne Stadt am Rhein.
Cologne is a beautiful city on the Rhine.
Describing the city's location.
Wir besuchen den Kölner Dom.
We are visiting the Cologne Cathedral.
Tourism and sightseeing.
Sie kommt aus Köln.
She comes from Cologne.
Talking about origin.

Köln Word Family - Köln Related Words - Köln Family Members

Köln Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Köln word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Köln family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Köln related words and expand your German vocabulary.

inhabitant (Einwohner)
Kölner
Meaning: person from Cologne
Example: Der Kölner ist sehr freundlich.
Noun
adjective form (Adjektivform)
kölsch
Meaning: from Cologne (e.g., beer, dialect)
Example: Wir trinken kölsch Bier.
Adjective
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Kölnerin
Meaning: female person from Cologne
Example: Die Kölnerin arbeitet in der Stadt.
Noun

Köln Usage - Köln Collocations - Köln Idioms - Köln Synonyms - Köln Antonyms

Köln Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Köln Collocations (Kollokationen)

Köln collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Köln word combinations and how to use Köln with other words naturally.

Köln am Rhein
Cologne on the Rhine
High frequency
Kölner Dom
Cologne Cathedral
High frequency
Kölner Karneval
Cologne Carnival
High frequency
Kölner Bier
Cologne beer (Kölsch)
High frequency
nach Köln fahren
to drive to Cologne
Medium frequency
in Köln wohnen
to live in Cologne
Medium frequency
aus Köln kommen
to come from Cologne
Medium frequency
Kölner Stadtgebiet
Cologne city area
Low frequency
Kölner Dialekt
Cologne dialect
Low frequency
Kölner Sehenswürdigkeiten
Cologne sights
Low frequency

Köln Idioms (Redewendungen)

Köln idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Köln with meanings and explanations. Master Köln expressions used in everyday German.

Köln ist eine Reise wert
Cologne is worth a trip
Used to express that Cologne is an interesting destination worth visiting.
Kölner Klüngel
Cologne clique
Refers to the informal networks and nepotism in Cologne's political and business circles.
Kölner Frohnatur
Cologne cheerful nature
Describes someone from Cologne as typically cheerful and sociable.
Kölner Liedgut
Cologne song repertoire
Refers to traditional songs associated with Cologne, especially during Carnival.
Kölner Lebensart
Cologne way of life
Describes the relaxed, sociable lifestyle associated with Cologne.
Kölner Herzlichkeit
Cologne cordiality
Refers to the warm, friendly attitude of people from Cologne.
Kölner Toleranz
Cologne tolerance
Highlights Cologne's reputation as an open-minded and tolerant city.
Kölner Gemütlichkeit
Cologne coziness
Describes the comfortable, welcoming atmosphere in Cologne.
Kölner Rheinpanorama
Cologne Rhine panorama
Refers to the scenic view of the Rhine River in Cologne.
Kölner Weltoffenheit
Cologne cosmopolitan openness
Emphasizes Cologne's international and inclusive character.

Köln Synonyms (Synonyme)

Köln synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Köln and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Köln similar words and their usage.

Stadt
Meaning: city
Medium similarity
Metropole
Meaning: metropolis
Medium similarity
Großstadt
Meaning: large city
Medium similarity
Rheinstadt
Meaning: Rhine city
High similarity
Domstadt
Meaning: cathedral city
High similarity
Karnevalshochburg
Meaning: carnival stronghold
High similarity
Kulturstadt
Meaning: cultural city
Medium similarity
Medienstadt
Meaning: media city
Medium similarity
Universitätsstadt
Meaning: university city
Medium similarity
Handelsstadt
Meaning: trading city
Medium similarity

Köln Antonyms (Antonyme)

Köln antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Köln. Discover Köln opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Dorf
Meaning: village
Land
Meaning: countryside
Kleinstadt
Meaning: small town
Provinz
Meaning: province
Berlin
Meaning: Berlin
München
Meaning: Munich
Hamburg
Meaning: Hamburg
Frankfurt
Meaning: Frankfurt
Stuttgart
Meaning: Stuttgart
Leipzig
Meaning: Leipzig

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Köln Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Köln semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Köln. Explore Köln related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Köln contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Dom Rhein Karneval Nordrhein-Westfalen Bier Universität Messe Tourismus Verkehr Geschichte

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