German noun
die Ortschaft
Plural: die OrtschaftenEnglish: villageB1Very common
Quick answer
The correct German article for Ortschaft is die, so you say die Ortschaft. The plural form is die Ortschaften. In English, it usually means village.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is die, so you say die Ortschaft. The plural is die Ortschaften. In English, Ortschaft usually means village.
Learner note
Do not memorize Ortschaft on its own — learn it as die Ortschaft. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Ortschaften.
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FAQ
What is the article for Ortschaft?
The correct article is die, so the full noun is die Ortschaft.
What is the plural of Ortschaft?
The plural form is die Ortschaften.
What does Ortschaft mean in English?
Ortschaft usually means village in English.