noun
metropolis
B1
Metropole (die) means metropolis — a large, important city or urban center, often a cultural, economic or political hub. Gender: feminine (die); plural Metropolen. Regular declension: die Metropole, der Metropole, den Metropolen. No special preposition or reflexive use; denotes a major city compared to smaller towns.
Examples
Die Metropole zieht jedes Jahr Millionen von Besuchern an.
The metropolis attracts millions of visitors every year.
Berlin ist eine pulsierende Metropole mit vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Berlin is a vibrant metropolis with many attractions.
Nachdem das Festival in der Metropole endete, kehrten die Musiker erschöpft zurück.
After the festival ended in the metropolis, the musicians returned exhausted.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a huge city skyline with skyscrapers labeled 'Metropole'.
Sounds like 'metropolis' in English — same root and meaning.
die (feminine): Think 'die' as referring to a big city — 'die Metropole' (the metropolis).
Notes
Usually used for very large, influential cities. Plural: Metropolen.