German · Travel & Places
Dorf
Village
Beginnernoun
Definition
A small rural settlement.
Example
Das Dorf ist sehr ruhig.
The village is very quiet.
Etymology
'Dorf' comes from the Old High German 'dorf', which means village or settlement. It reflects the agrarian lifestyle of early German society.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dorf' is used in both spoken and written contexts, primarily in informal conversations when discussing rural life and local communities in different regions.