Der Stadtpark hat viele Bänke, und die Atmosphäre dort ist sehr gemütlich.

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Breakdown of Der Stadtpark hat viele Bänke, und die Atmosphäre dort ist sehr gemütlich.

• dort: there
• und: and
• haben: to have
• sehr: very
• viele: many
• der Stadtpark: the city park
• gemütlich: cozy
• die Atmosphäre: the atmosphere

Questions & Answers about Der Stadtpark hat viele Bänke, und die Atmosphäre dort ist sehr gemütlich.

Why is der used for Stadtpark rather than die or das?

In German, der Park is masculine, and thus Stadtpark (a compound noun that includes Park) also takes the masculine article der. Compound nouns typically take the gender of the final component—in this case, Park.

What does Bänke refer to, and how is it formed?

Bänke is the plural form of Bank (meaning bench in this context). The singular is die Bank (bench), and its plural becomes die Bänke, noting the umlaut change from a to ä.

Why is viele used here instead of something like mehrere?

Viele means many or a lot of, emphasizing a large quantity of benches. Mehrere would be several, implying a smaller number. Viele gives a stronger sense that there is a plentiful amount of benches.

What is the role of dort in this sentence?

Dort means there in English. It's referencing the location already mentioned, which is der Stadtpark, to avoid repeating it. It helps the flow of the sentence by pointing back to the park without using its name again.

How do I use gemütlich in other contexts?

Gemütlich generally describes a cozy, comfortable, or pleasant atmosphere, often in a homey or warm sense. You might use gemütlich when talking about a café with a relaxed feeling, a snug living room, or any situation where you want to highlight comfort and a welcoming vibe.