noun
city map, street map
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'Stadtplan' means 'city map' or 'street map' (map of a city). It's a masculine noun (der Stadtplan) with plural 'Stadtpläne' (umlaut + -e). Genitive singular 'des Stadtplans'. Common collocations: 'einen Stadtplan lesen', 'Stadtplan kaufen'. Regular declension except plural umlaut formation.
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Der Stadtplan zeigt alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten.
The street map shows all the important sights.
Hast du einen Stadtplan, damit wir das Museum finden?
Do you have a city map so we can find the museum?
Weil der Tourist keinen Stadtplan besaß, fragte er am Schalter nach dem Weg, damit man ihm die besten Routen zeigen konnte.
Because the tourist did not have a city map, he asked at the counter for directions so that they could show him the best routes.
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visualize unfolding a paper map labeled 'Stadtplan' showing streets and landmarks
der - picture a man pointing at a city map (der Stadtplan)
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Often sold at tourist centers; 'Stadtplan' focuses on city layout.