English–German
“market town” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmaɐ̯ktgəˌmaɪ̯ndə/
Example
In vielen Marktgemeinden gibt es jeden Samstag einen Wochenmarkt.
Many market towns hold a weekly market every Saturday.
How to say “market town” in German
“Market town” in German is Marktgemeinde.
A community pictured around market stalls, where buying and local civic life meet in one town center.
Example sentences with Marktgemeinde
Nach der Fusion mit der Nachbargemeinde verlor die Marktgemeinde ihren unabhängigen Status.
After the merger with the neighboring municipality, the market town lost its independent status.
Tips for using Marktgemeinde
- The term is common in official, local, and historical contexts, while everyday speech often uses Gemeinde or Stadt when the precise designation is not relevant.