metropolis

[US]/mɪ'trɒp(ə)lɪs/
[UK]/mə'trɑpəlɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. landets hovedcentrum.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

The bustling metropolis never sleeps.

Den summende storby sover aldrig.

She moved to the metropolis to pursue her dreams.

Hun flyttede til storbyen for at forfølge sine drømme.

The metropolis is known for its vibrant nightlife.

Storbyen er kendt for sit pulserende natteliv.

Many people commute to the metropolis for work.

Mange mennesker pendler til storbyen for at arbejde.

The metropolis offers a wide range of cultural activities.

Storbyen tilbyder et bredt udvalg af kulturelle aktiviteter.

Skyscrapers dominate the skyline of the metropolis.

Højbygninger dominerer storbyens skyline.

The metropolis is a melting pot of different cultures.

Storbyen er en smeltedigel af forskellige kulturer.

Traffic congestion is a common problem in the metropolis.

Trafikpropper er et almindeligt problem i storbyen.

The metropolis is a hub for business and finance.

Storbyen er et knudepunkt for erhvervsliv og finans.

Despite its challenges, living in the metropolis can be exciting.

På trods af sine udfordringer kan det være spændende at bo i storbyen.

Real-world Examples

Standing opposite the domed St. Paul's Cathedral, the Shard dwarfs the rest of London's metropolis.

Source: BBC Listening December 2016 Collection

Or " My city is a modern metropolis with large skyscrapers."

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Cities few had heard of 20 years ago are now vast metropolises.

Source: National Day Special | Chinese Power

Daejeon is a metropolitan city, too, South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, glad you visited, thank you.

Source: Children's Encyclopedia Song

From tradespeople to trendsetters, Wroxeter was a thriving metropolis of power, politics and pampering.

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Other than being a bustling metropolis, Singapore has an abundance of wildlife and natural beauty.

Source: Travel around the world

Bearing witness to the richness of nature in the backyard of a global metropolis.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Example sentence: New York City is considered the metropolis of the United States.

Source: TOEFL Preparation Handbook

Lagos greets you with the warmest of welcomes, a bustling metropolis that knows no poverty.

Source: BBC Ideas Selection (Bilingual)

This sprawling metropolis offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment culture and dining.

Source: Travel around the world

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